DeGette Joins Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Colleagues to Protect Internet Freedom

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep Diana DeGette worked with House Energy and Commerce colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect the freedom of the open and global internet.

"The internet has shepherded in an unprecedented era of global connectivity and economic growth, said Rep. DeGette. "As more people worldwide use the internet every day, we need to transition to a model of internet governance that includes a diversity of voices. The DOTCOM Act would ensure that this transition protects users and looks out for the safety of the open and global internet. Our economy is tied to freedom and openness of the internet, and I urge my colleagues to stand in support of those freedoms and their immeasurable benefits to our economy. "

The DOTCOM Act would ensure that the transition of internet governance to a multi-stakeholder model for making decisions about the future of internet is done with proper oversight and without unnecessary delay. The multi-stakeholder model would allow businesses, civil society, and technical experts to reach consensus without government interference.

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