Upcoming event
At this meeting, the Committee will receive presentations regarding recent FCC activities affecting consumers and will discuss upcoming developments of interest to consumers.
So FCC, About that Competition Order
Federal Communications Commission Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel expressed general support for the items in President Biden’s big competition executive order, but as the commission still lacks a Democratic majority, she declined to say when the agency might act on it. Biden’s requests for the FCC include reinstating net neutrality rules, helping ensure apartment dwellers have a choice of internet providers and imposing broadband pricing transparency — all ideas she endorsed.
As digitization increasingly shapes the scope of U.S. international trade, regulations and policies regarding cross-border data transfers carry significant economic implications. Yet—as the recent invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) demonstrates—trade, economic competitiveness, and free flows of data can come into tension with privacy and security protections.
HR 4374, The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act. The legislation would direct $50 billion toward critically needed infrastructure for rural broadband and also includes resources to ensure that this funding is used in a timely manner and accessible to rural communities with limited resources.
A virtual event on America's digital connectivity. We'll unpack efforts to close the digital divide, the future of 5G technologies and the role it plays in shaping the future of American infrastructure.
Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried and National Technology Correspondent Kim Hart will host one-on-one conversations with:
The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel
Acting Chairwoman, Federal Communications Commission
Carolyn Lee
Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
The Department of Commerce (DOC) has an increasingly important role in ensuring the resiliency of the nation’s critical supply chains. These responsibilities stem from directives found in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, Biden Executive Order 14017 and its 100-day supply chain review, and potentially from the United States Innovation and Competition Act. The hearing will inform Committee oversight as DOC executes these responsibilities, highlighting critical supply chains such as in the aerospace and semiconductor sectors.
Telehealth has proven to be a vital lifeline during the pandemic, highlighting its ability to significantly expand access to valuable services at lower costs of care. It is critical to take specific actions to eliminate barriers associated with the equitable deployment and utilization of telehealth services. Affordable connection to the Internet is a link for vulnerable communities to access through telehealth care they need.
Topics selected for FCC open meeting agendas will be posted on the Commission's website approximately three weeks prior to the Commission's next monthly meeting. The Commission will also issue a public notice of the "Commission Meeting Agenda" one week before the meeting and announce at that time the items that are scheduled for the agenda.