This Changes Nothing; This Changes Everything

[Commentary] Expecting, perhaps, a wave of new Members of Congress, we had an eye on the elections of Members of key Congressional committees with jurisdiction over telecommunications. We found, again, however, that most Members will be returning for another 2 or 6 years. But, this time, to an entirely different political landscape. Stymied by the threat of Presidential veto for the last few years, Republicans in Congress have a pent up agenda. Network neutrality, Federal Communications Commission process reform, and maybe even a Telecommunications Act rewrite are all on the table. Here’s a look at what well could be the telecommunications agenda in the 115th Congress -- and who’s in charge of that agenda.