"The breadth and significance of these bills demands much more than a last-minute legislative hearing."
"You need to increase the volume."
"And, finally, I would like to mention H.R. 4208, the Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, which was introduced by Representative Pascrell in series."
"First, I'm pleased we will be discussing H.R. 5378, the Spectrum Innovation Act, which was introduced by Chairman Doyle and Representative Matsui."
"This legislation requires making at least 200 megahertz of new midband spectrum available for auction."
"H.R. 2489, the Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act, would require the FCC to issue rules to limit the costs that may be charged to incarcerated individuals or their families."
"I am also looking forward to discussing Representative Rush's bill to address predatory phone rates and fees that target incarcerated people and their families."
"This bill did not have the opportunity to receive Republican input before it was stuffed into the partisan reconciliation tool as part of Democrats' $3.5 trillion dollar tax and spending spree."
"Without this extension, the universal service programs, including rural broadband, rural healthcare, telemedicine, E-rate and Lifeline programs may be at risk."
"Communications networks play an integral role in the lives of our constituents, and today we are going to examine legislation aimed at strengthening those networks."
"I think we have to be very, very careful, and there needs to be good guidance around how student athletes pick agents or lawyers or accountants."