Media Contact:  
Jamie Susskind, (202) 418-2200 
Jamie.Susskind@fcc.gov 
 
For Immediate Release 
 
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR 
On the Circulation of a Draft Order on Restoring Internet Freedom 
 
 WASHINGTON, November 21, 2017—FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr released the 
following statement regarding the circulation of a draft order in the Commission’s Restoring Internet 
Freedom proceeding. 
 
 “Today, the Chairman circulated a draft order that would restore Internet freedom by reversing 
the Obama-era FCC’s regulatory overreach.  Prior to the FCC’s 2015 decision, consumers and innovators 
alike benefited from a free and open Internet because the FCC abided by a 20-year, bipartisan consensus 
that the government should not control or heavily regulate Internet access.  The Internet flourished under 
this framework.  So I fully support returning to this approach, which will promote innovation and 
investment for the benefit of all Americans.  I look forward to casting my vote in support of Internet 
freedom.” 
   
 
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Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr: (202) 418-2200 
ASL Videophone: (844) 432-2275 
TTY: (888) 835-5322 
Twitter: @BrendanCarrFCC 
www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/brendan-carr 
 
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).