House Energy and Commerce Committee Energy Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 910) and Resolution Disapproving the FCC’s Internet Rules (H.J.Res. 37) VIDEO TEXT

House Energy and Commerce Committee Begins Consideration of the Energy Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 910) and Resolution Disapproving the FCC’s Internet Rules (H.J.Res. 37)

Opening Statement of Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton

We’re here today to commence consideration of two bills that – while addressing significantly different topics – together exemplify a major reason we were sent here by the voters. With these bills, we are putting the brakes on runaway federal government.

There’s an old adage that says when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Today, America finds itself in an economic hole dug deeper and deeper amid excessive federal spending and costly regulations. FULL TEXT in PDF FORMAT Opening Statement of Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton

Opening Statement of Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield

Thank you, Mr. Upton for moving forward this very important piece of legislation. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill. As you know, this bill passed by voice vote in my subcommittee last week with no amendments offered. I believe this is a good bill that should also sail through full committee. Clearly, the American people have rejected a regulatory scheme to regulate greenhouse gases, which is why it is so vital that we pass H.R. 910. FULL TEXT in PDF FORMAT Opening Statement of Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield

Opening Statement of Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden

The Internet is open and thriving and creating jobs because of the hands-off approach the government has taken to date. Historically, the FCC has not regulated the retail offering of Internet access as a telecommunications service, as Clinton-era Solicitor General Seth Waxman has explained. The FCC intends to change that with recently adopted rules to impose unprecedented regulation on the Internet. FULL TEXT in PDF FORMAT Opening Statement of Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden

Track Committee Consideration and View Additional Background

View bill FULL TEXT in PDF FORMAT and other relevant materials on the Energy and Commerce Committee website, with regular updates to be posted throughout the day tomorrow as consideration of the legislation proceeds.

• H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 and
• H.J. Res. 37, a resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: House Energy and Commerce Committee January 11, 2011 By Alexa Marrero, (202) 225-3641 or Sean Bonyun, (202) 225-3761 2125 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-2927

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