WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement on the federal appeals court decision not to delay the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) controversial Title II Internet regulations while the lawsuit against them moves forward: 

"This decision underscores the need for Congress to find a bipartisan legislative solution to protect, preserve, and promote the free and open Internet. I will continue my work with Ranking Member Nelson to achieve that goal. Edge companies, broadband providers, and Internet users alike all need clear rules of the digital road so they can continue to innovate, invest, and use the Internet with confidence.  Only Congress, on a bipartisan basis, can provide that legal certainty.”

Click here for the statement of Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) on the court’s decision.