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Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly’s Nomination Advanced by Senate Committee

July 22, 2020 — In an executive session held Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to nominate Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly for another term at the agency.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said he looked forward to advancing O’Rielly’s nomination.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has Americans relying more on broadband than ever, [and] technologies like telehealth and remote learning are advancing rapidly,” Wicker said. “I appreciate O’Rielly’s commitment to speedy services and ensuring we are targeting the areas that need it most.”
While Wicker wholeheartedly supported O’Rielly’s nomination, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted against extending his term.

Screenshot of Ranking Member Maria Cantwell from the webcast
Senators also voted to advance the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-N.V.
The act would require the FCC to map areas in the United States that have internet service gaps, as well as high rates of poor maternal health outcomes.
Rosen said there has been a dramatic increase in maternal mortality rates across the country.
“Lack of access to medical services lead to worse outcomes for pregnant women,” said Rosen, championing increasing maternal care and access to internet.
Similar advances in telehealth have significantly helped patients with diabetes, Rosen pointed out.
“There is no reason we shouldn’t expect to expand telehealth and medicine into this life saving arena,” Wicker said.
The committee also voted in favor of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act, introduced by Cantwell.
This bill would establish a national program to advance and streamline AI research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
“Given the great potential AI holds to benefit our society, it is critical that Congress support research to address the most pressing issues that lie ahead,” Wicker said.
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Biden Appoints Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting FCC Chair

July 22, 2020 — In an executive session held Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to nominate Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly for another term at the agency.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said he looked forward to advancing O’Rielly’s nomination.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has Americans relying more on broadband than ever, [and] technologies like telehealth and remote learning are advancing rapidly,” Wicker said. “I appreciate O’Rielly’s commitment to speedy services and ensuring we are targeting the areas that need it most.”
While Wicker wholeheartedly supported O’Rielly’s nomination, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted against extending his term.
Senators also voted to advance the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-N.V.
The act would require the FCC to map areas in the United States that have internet service gaps, as well as high rates of poor maternal health outcomes.
Rosen said there has been a dramatic increase in maternal mortality rates across the country.
“Lack of access to medical services lead to worse outcomes for pregnant women,” said Rosen, championing increasing maternal care and access to internet.
Similar advances in telehealth have significantly helped patients with diabetes, Rosen pointed out.
“There is no reason we shouldn’t expect to expand telehealth and medicine into this life saving arena,” Wicker said.
The committee also voted in favor of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act, introduced by Cantwell.
This bill would establish a national program to advance and streamline AI research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
“Given the great potential AI holds to benefit our society, it is critical that Congress support research to address the most pressing issues that lie ahead,” Wicker said.
FCC
Biden’s Inauguration Raises Questions of New Leadership at Communications and Trade Commissions

July 22, 2020 — In an executive session held Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to nominate Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly for another term at the agency.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said he looked forward to advancing O’Rielly’s nomination.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has Americans relying more on broadband than ever, [and] technologies like telehealth and remote learning are advancing rapidly,” Wicker said. “I appreciate O’Rielly’s commitment to speedy services and ensuring we are targeting the areas that need it most.”
While Wicker wholeheartedly supported O’Rielly’s nomination, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted against extending his term.

Screenshot of Ranking Member Maria Cantwell from the webcast
Senators also voted to advance the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-N.V.
The act would require the FCC to map areas in the United States that have internet service gaps, as well as high rates of poor maternal health outcomes.
Rosen said there has been a dramatic increase in maternal mortality rates across the country.
“Lack of access to medical services lead to worse outcomes for pregnant women,” said Rosen, championing increasing maternal care and access to internet.
Similar advances in telehealth have significantly helped patients with diabetes, Rosen pointed out.
“There is no reason we shouldn’t expect to expand telehealth and medicine into this life saving arena,” Wicker said.
The committee also voted in favor of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act, introduced by Cantwell.
This bill would establish a national program to advance and streamline AI research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
“Given the great potential AI holds to benefit our society, it is critical that Congress support research to address the most pressing issues that lie ahead,” Wicker said.
FCC
At Winter Celebration, Telecom Attorneys Sing a Heartwarming Farewell to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

July 22, 2020 — In an executive session held Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to nominate Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly for another term at the agency.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said he looked forward to advancing O’Rielly’s nomination.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has Americans relying more on broadband than ever, [and] technologies like telehealth and remote learning are advancing rapidly,” Wicker said. “I appreciate O’Rielly’s commitment to speedy services and ensuring we are targeting the areas that need it most.”
While Wicker wholeheartedly supported O’Rielly’s nomination, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted against extending his term.

Screenshot of Ranking Member Maria Cantwell from the webcast
Senators also voted to advance the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-N.V.
The act would require the FCC to map areas in the United States that have internet service gaps, as well as high rates of poor maternal health outcomes.
Rosen said there has been a dramatic increase in maternal mortality rates across the country.
“Lack of access to medical services lead to worse outcomes for pregnant women,” said Rosen, championing increasing maternal care and access to internet.
Similar advances in telehealth have significantly helped patients with diabetes, Rosen pointed out.
“There is no reason we shouldn’t expect to expand telehealth and medicine into this life saving arena,” Wicker said.
The committee also voted in favor of the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act, introduced by Cantwell.
This bill would establish a national program to advance and streamline AI research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
“Given the great potential AI holds to benefit our society, it is critical that Congress support research to address the most pressing issues that lie ahead,” Wicker said.
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