[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] welcome. Thank you for coming. Todays briefing is about the Internet Committee titled Circuit Court decision on fcc open internet roles is it random or is it a law. Such short notice the decision came on tuesday. Weve been awaiting it and wanted to do a briefing as close to the decision as possible. This is the congressional internet caucus advisory committee. We take no position on legislation or regulation but the proposition that the internet is extremely important and that we should try to insure a sound Decision Making so what we try to do in these meetings is any issue that affects the internet, we try to have a balanced perspective. A lot of perspectives on the issue and have a collegial issue on the topic. The socalled Net Neutrality rules lend itself to that type of debate. Hosted in conjunction with the congressional internet caucus and its cochairs, congressman bob goodlat
Generated many unresolved legal issues. Last friday, the Supreme Court granted sanctuary in a case where the nations Largest Television broadcasters had reo, at suit against ae streaming video service. This decision could have a wide ranging impact on internet streaming, Cloud Computing and the television industry. Whatever the outcome of this case, i believe the law must avoid any added consumer ramifications, including higher fees and restricted access. To be clear, moving forward in this copyright review, we must be sure the creators are protected. Of strong protection for creators will ensure that the consumers continue to enjoy enrich our lives. Accordingly, i think the chair for his leadership on the issue and look forward to further collaboration. I thank you. I think the gentleman. Now the distinguished gentleman from virginia. Mr. Chairman. I appreciate you holding this hearing. I want to welcome all of our witnesses in this capacity crowd in the audience to a hearing that goe