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For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL
ON SENATE PASSAGE OF THE SECURING ACCESS TONETWORKS 
IN DISASTERS ACT OF 2017 (SANDY Act)
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2017. — Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica 
Rosenworcel released the following statement regarding the unanimous passage of the 
SANDY Act by the United States Senate:
“In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, I was pleased to see the United States 
Senate’s unanimous passage of the SANDY Act of 2017 last night.  We know that 
weather-related emergencies and other disasters can occur anywhere at any time–and 
this legislation comes not a moment too soon.  Among other things, it promises to help 
speed restoration of essential communications in times of disaster.  Kudos to Senators 
Cantwell, Booker, Thune, Nelson, Rubio, Menendez, and Schumer for their leadership 
as well as to Congressman Frank Pallone for his previous work to secure passage of 
this legislation in the House.”  
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Office of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Twitter: @JRosenworcel
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).