Nelson Statement on D.C. Court of Appeals Net Neutrality Ruling

June 14, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C.  - U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee issued the following statement on today’s decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the FCC's net neutrality rules:

“I am pleased that the court upheld the important open Internet protections that the FCC put into place last year,” said Nelson.  “This is a significant milestone for consumer protections on the Internet.”