Doug Collins (R-GA) believes the FCC and its Chairman, Tom Wheeler, overreached when they invoked Title II authority to internet regulation. And he intends to do something about it the instant Congress returns from its spring break – he will introduce a Resolution of Disapproval.
Former Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) used the same tactic to combat former FCC Chairman Michael Powell’s attempt to institute relaxed media ownership roles over a decade ago.
The effect of the legislation would be to strip the FCC rulemaking of all force.
Collins is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, which grilled Wheeler on the matter back in March. He said Wheeler failed to reassure the committee that the rules would not harm consumers.
“My resolution would be the most direct way to rein in an agency that refused these rules, which would stifle innovation and growth, before it finally surrendered to White House political pressure,” said Collins.
“We have enough problems with poor broadband in my district, just like in other rural districts,” said Collins. “Under the FCC plan, money that could go to infrastructure deployment will go to lawyers, taxes and fees instead.”
