Kaptur: Trump Administration should stand with consumers, not big corporations on Net Neutrality
“Repealing Net Neutrality is the opposite of President Trump’s promise to drain the swamp”
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to repeal Net Neutrality protections.
"Repealing Net Neutrality is the opposite of President Trump's promise to drain the swamp. Instead, the Trump Administration is taking America backward on key consumer protections and safeguards against corporate overreach," said Kaptur.
"As I have stated before, over the last several weeks I heard from citizens across Northern Ohio who have made their voices clear. They support Net Neutrality, and they support an internet that is open and free from overt meddling by big corporations to juice their profits," Kaptur continued.
This week Kaptur signed onto a letter with 118 colleagues urging the FCC to delay their vote in order to ensure that voices of the American people are heard. Additionally, Kaptur has announced support for an upcoming legislative effort by Congressman Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania that will reverse the FCC's decision and codify Net Neutrality into law.