The Honorable Julius Genachowski Chainnan Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 DAVID LOEBSACK 2ND DISTRICT, IOWA COMMITIEES: ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITIEES: MILITARY PERSONNEL READINESS EDUCATION AND LABOR SUBCOMMITIEES: HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LASOR, AND PENSIONS EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Ql:lIugrtss lIf t4t 1!tuittb~tattS lInus.e nf 1Rtpr.es.entutiu.es JIIuslyingtnn.1K!! 2U515-15U2 October 4, 2011 WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1221 LONGWQRTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-6576 DISTRICT OFFICES' 125 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 (319) 351-0789 150 1ST AVENUE NE SUITE 375 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401 (319) 364-2288 1 (866 914-IOWA Dear Chairman Genachowski, I have recently received correspondence from a number ofmy constituents who are concerned that they will soon lose access to free local television channels. The impetus for these calls is the proposed upcoming auctions Qfbroadcast spectrum, which will be used to provide additional spectrum fur wireless. For this reason, I write to request that, should you develop a detailed proposal fur broadcast spectrum auctions, you take the needs ofconsumers into account. Many ofmy constituents, particularly those who are low-income, rely solely on local television services for news and information. In the event ofan emergency, access to local television is even more important in order for these consumers to stay up to date. It is imperative that these services be maintained for everyone, not just those who can afford to pay for additional channels. Once again, I urge you to please assure that any decisions you make regarding upcoming broadcast spectrum auctions do not affect access to free local television. Thank you again for your consideration. ve LoebsacK Iowa's Second District PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER