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Heinrich Cosponsors Landmark Net Neutrality Legislation

Press Release

Date: Jan. 7, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring net neutrality legislation that would help prevent the creation of a two-tiered Internet system by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ban so-called "paid prioritization" agreements between a broadband provider and a content provider. Introduction of the legislation, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, comes as the FCC prepares to approve updated open Internet rules in February.

"Ensuring a free and open Internet is essential for New Mexico businesses to compete on an even playing field," said Sen. Heinrich. "As a staunch supporter of net neutrality, I believe the FCC should establish strong, enforceable rules to spur innovation, protect consumers, and preserve competition."

The bill would help guarantee that start-ups and entrepreneurs have access to the marketplace and ensure consumers can access all content equally. Nearly 4 million Americans wrote to the FCC last year in support of a free and open Internet and against a two-tiered system.


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