Political Quotes

“Again, this bill targets broadband service providers by reclassifying them as utilities under title II of the Communications Act, but we cannot achieve net neutrality principles without including the influence of edge providers on the internet ecosystem. For this reason, the amendment simply directs the GAO to study the full ecosystem so that we can understand the influence of all online entities and, again, provide a free and open internet for every consumer. Madam Chair, I certainly want to thank the chairman of the subcommittee and thank the ranking member of the full committee for participating in this amendment discussion. Madam Chair, I urge an ``aye'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Latta The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part A of House Report 116-37.”