"Broadcasters in Houston have been on the air nonstop since Harvey, doing everything from coordinating food drops and rescues to setting up fundraisers to help with the recovery."
"Cellular networks have largely continued to function in the region."
"I and many of my colleagues support Ranking Member Pallone's Viewer Protection Act, which sets aside an additional $1 billion for broadcaster relocation."
"I encourage the FCC to take a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of activity."
"I am happy to say that 99 percent of the cell towers in Harris County are currently operational."
"I have spent my time in Congress and on this committee as a strong advocate of competition, innovation, and opportunity."
"Chairman Pai, in the time that you have been head of this agency, we have seen an agenda that is anti-consumer, anti-small business, anti-competition, anti-innovation, and anti-opportunity."
"I will hold you to that kind of analysis."
"It is my sincere hope we can make this a far more regular occurrence."
"When we act to weaken them, we weaken our own economy and our country."
"I am deeply concerned that the FCC is on a wrong path, a path that will hurt small businesses, regular people, and some of the most innovative sectors of our economy."
"I am thankful for the leadership of Congressman Bobby Rush and others on this subcommittee who, for years, have fought for real reform."