Chuck Schumer: “first, on the topic of net neutrality, since the administration's FCC voted to end net neutrality in December, Democrats…”

“first, on the topic of net neutrality, since the administration's FCC voted to end net neutrality in December, Democrats have been working hard to round up enough Senators to overrule the FCC's decision, which places control of the internet in the hands of the biggest corporations. Today we reached a milestone: 50 Senators will support Senator Markey's resolution of disapproval. All 49 Democrats have signed on to cosponsor, and my friend from Maine, Senator Collins, has also said she will support it. With our full caucus supporting the measure, it is clear that Democrats want to keep the internet from becoming a Wild West where ISPs are free to offer premium service to the wealthiest customers while average consumers are left with far inferior options. When we force a vote on this bill, Republicans in Congress will, for the first time, have the opportunity to right the administration's wrong and show the American people whose side they are on. Are they on the side of big internet service providers and corporations, or are they on the side of consumers, entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners? I applaud Senator Collins for supporting this effort and hope sincerely that more of her colleagues will do the same. Given how quickly this measure has earned the support of 50 Senators, I believe we have a real chance of success in restoring net neutrality and keeping the internet open and free for all Americans. Mr.…”