Washington (January 20, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on media reports that President Donald Trump will appoint Ajit Pai as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 

“We need an FCC that protects consumers, promotes competition, and spurs innovation,” said Senator Markey. “I will vigorously oppose any efforts by leadership at the FCC to undo net neutrality and broadband privacy rules, undermine E-Rate, or roll back any fundamental consumer protections.”