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For Immediate Release

Carr Congratulates Representative McMorris Rodgers on New Leadership Role

WASHINGTON, December 3, 2020—This morning, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers was formally named Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 117th Congress.  Commissioner Carr released the following statement in response: 

“I want to congratulate Representative McMorris Rodgers on her selection as the Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  As a long-time leader on tech policy, she has played a key role in accelerating the buildout of high-speed Internet services.  Representative McMorris Rodgers has also been a strong advocate for freedom of speech on the Internet.  I look forward to working with her on policies that will continue the buildout of next-gen Internet services.  And I welcome the opportunity to pursue reforms together that will hold Big Tech accountable.  With Representative McMorris Rodgers’ strong leadership, we can continue to make progress on these and many other important issues.”

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