WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),” at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2018. As part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities, this hearing will examine policy issues before the Commission and review the FCC’s ongoing duties and activities.  

“From efforts to better utilize spectrum powering our wireless economy to expanding rural broadband access, combatting robocalls, and reviewing the media landscape, the FCC and its operations are critically important,”said Thune. “This hearing will offer Senators the opportunity to ask commissioners questions about topics of critical importance to their states and constituents.”

Witnesses:

• The Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

*Witness list subject to change.

Hearing Details:

Thursday, August 16, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Full Committee 

This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

NOTE: Hearing rescheduled to August 16 at 10:00 a.m. on 8/3/18.