WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yes, the House Commerce Committee is the chief organization that maintains oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. But the House Appropriations Committee also holds a level of jurisdiction over the FCC, namely when it comes to its fiscal budgets. That explains why its Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government convened an oversight hearing featuring Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday morning.
As expected, Republicans lauded Carr for his budget-slashing efforts while Democrats had plenty of queries regarding efforts they believe are being directed by the Trump Administration and not independently by the agency.
