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Internet Freedom

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi speaks on the House floor regarding rescind a Federal Communications Commission rule dealing with privacy and internet service providers.

Today, the internet and new technologies are shaping the world in a way that we could previously only imagine, giving Americans an easy way to share information, conduct business, and participate in democracy – all with the click of a button. While these new technologies often lead to greater prosperity and innovation, they can also challenge one of our most core concepts of government and self: privacy and freedom.

We treasure these values and we understand the importance of preserving a free and open internet. The power of the internet has always rested in its role as a level playing field where success is founded on the best ideas, not the deepest pockets. That is why we need strong rules that protect consumers and innovators and will safeguard fair, fast, equal and competitive access to the internet.

That is why House Democrats are champions for net neutrality and the protection of internet privacy for all Americans.