releases: https://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-condemns-fcc-vote-repeal-net-neutrality-rules
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| https://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-condemns-fcc-vote-repeal-net-neutrality-rules | Langevin Condemns FCC Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules | 2017-12-14 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Democrat | House | RI | Jim Langevin | L000559 | langevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality rules: “I strongly condemn today’s vote by the Federal Communications Commission overturning net neutrality rules that protect consumers and encourage innovation. Despite the overwhelming opposition of my Rhode Island constituents and Americans across the country, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has sided with cable companies and other Internet service providers, putting profits above the public interest. The Internet has been an open marketplace of ideas and information, but today’s repeal will allow throttling, filtering, and fast lanes. The rules adopted today will give companies, not consumers, the final say in what is accessible online, and that is a tragedy. “I’ve spent over a decade working in cybersecurity to better protect the Internet so that we can continue to reap the amazing benefits of an interconnected economy. My focus has been on malicious actors in cyberspace who threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our networks and data and in doing so, undermine the free and open Internet. Never did I expect that our own government would attack these very principles. I work on cybersecurity because I believe in the power of the Internet, and I worry that today’s actions may begin its downfall. “The Internet was designed to be free. I urge my colleagues to unite to block today’s effort and restore net neutrality.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |