House Committee Sends FCC Reform Bills to the Floor

Dems object but fail to stall commission's Process Reform Act

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Over the objections of House Democrats, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to send to the floor a bill that would transform how the Federal Communications Commission conducts its business.

Democrats mounted a vigorous debate during today's markup ending in a 31-16 vote with only one Democrat, Rep. Jim Matheson of Utah, siding with the GOP.

The bill, the FCC Process Reform Act of 2011, would require the FCC to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and identify a specific market failure before adopting a new rule; establish time limits for consideration of acquisitions; and publish the full rule before voting on it.

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