Hearing on "FCC Reauthorization: Improving Commission Transparency Part II," Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (May 15, 2015)
Webcast
Documents
Memorandum from Ranking Member Pallone to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Opening Statement of Ranking Member Pallone, as prepared for delivery
Discussion Draft of the FCC Process Reform Act that aims to increase transparency and predictability at the FCC. Authored by Chairman Walden, Ranking Member Eshoo, and Rep. Kinzinger.
Discussion Draft authored by Rep. Loebsack that would require the Chairman to post the Commission’s internal procedures on the FCC website and update the website when the Chairman makes any changes.
Discussion Draft authored by Rep. Clarke that would require the FCC to report quarterly to Congress and to post on the FCC website data on the total number of decisions pending categorized by Bureau, the type of request, and how long the requests have been pending.
Discussion Draft authored by Rep. Matsui that would require the FCC to coordinate with the Small Business Administration and issue recommendations to improve small business participation in FCC proceedings.
Witnesses
Stuart M. Benjamin
Douglas B. Maggs Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research
Duke Law
Testimony
Robert McDowell
Former FCC Commissioner
Senior Fellow
Hudson Institute
Testimony
Randolph May
President
Free State Foundation
Testimony