Rep. Boucher's statement on net neutrality

Representative Rick Boucher released a statement on Wednesday, September 29 expressing his disappointment with the failure to pass Net Neutrality Legislation:

"Earlier this week, I could not have been more pleased that after sustained negotiations in my office, at the FCC and with Chairman Waxman and Ranking Members Barton and Stearns, stakeholders at long last reached agreement on targeted legislation to address network openness. This legislation would have assured network openness protections for the millions of Americans who rely on the Internet for communications, commerce and entertainment on a daily basis. It would have ensured that Internet users would continue to be able to reach the lawful Internet content, applications and services of their choice and that network operators not unfairly discriminate among Internet services. It would also have ensured that users would be able to reach the content they desire on mobile devices, while recognizing that the wireless Internet space is still evolving. And the measure would have ensured transparency on the Internet, by requiring broadband providers to disclose accurate information in plain language about the price and performance of and network management used by their networks.

"I am disappointed that we were unable to introduce the Open Internet Act of 2010 on a bipartisan basis. The measure would have been a significant step forward for the Internet community, and I remain willing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to enact it into law later this year," Boucher said.

Rep. Waxman also issued a statement about the Open Internet Act of 2010. The Communications Workers of America supported the Waxman/Boucher framework.

Chairman Waxman's statement on net neutrality (Speed Matters)

CWA: Waxman/Boucher Approach Right Way to Move Broadband Build Out Forward (Speed Matters)