Media Contact: 
Will Wiquist, (202) 418-0509
will.wiquist@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN WHEELER STATEMENT ON U.S. HOUSE 
COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE
RANKING MEMBER TRANSITION
  --
WASHINGTON, January 12, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom 
Wheeler issued the following statement today on the tenure of Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and
selection of Congressman Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania as Ranking Member of the House 
Communications and Technology Subcommittee:
“I want to congratulate my friend Congresswoman Anna Eshoo on her outstanding legacy as 
Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee. We are in the early 
stages of a technology-driven network revolution, and Anna’s leadership during this critical stage 
in history has helped our country navigate the challenges of this new era. From ensuring that 
networks remain free and open, to advancing the cause of unlicensed spectrum, to advocating on 
behalf of competitors, Anna has left an indelible mark on US technology policy. It has been an 
honor to work with her.”
“Congressman Doyle has been a great leader on the vital telecommunications and tech issues 
facing our country. The Congressman has led the charge on issues from increasing broadband 
deployment, to keeping the Internet fast, fair and open, to ensuring that all regions of the country 
have access to modern and robust public safety communications systems. His constituents, the 
Committee, and consumers and innovators throughout our country are lucky to have such a strong 
voice as Congressman Doyle.”
###
Office of Media Relations: (202) 418-0500
TTY: (888) 835-5322
Twitter: @FCC
www.fcc.gov/office-media-relations
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order 
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).