Lawmakers in the New Congress Support an Open Internet

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Initial Free Press research shows that of the nearly 100 new House members, 70 percent of first-term Democratic Reps have already publicly stated their support for real network neutrality. Some of them fought for net neutrality in previous elected positions — like Rep Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), who as an assemblyman in New York pushed for a state bill to restore open-internet protections after the FCC’s misguided repeal. 

Net neutrality isn’t the only bright spot. Nearly a quarter of the incoming class has raised closing the digital divide as a key issue. Rep Deb Haaland (D-NM) named expanding broadband access as a priority in her platform. Rep Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) highlighted the importance of internet access to local business, and Rep Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) called it an essential service for free speech and everyday people. 


Lawmakers in the New Congress Support an Open Internet