MyDD :: Representatives to Whip on the House Judiciary on Net Neutrality

Representatives to Whip on the House Judiciary on Net Neutrality

by Matt Stoller, Wed May 24, 2006 at 07:48:21 PM EST

Ok, so the House Judiciary is going to mark up Sensenbrenner's great net neutrality bill tomorrow. Many of the Democrats have been pressured by the Communications Worker's of America to vote down the net neutrality provisions. The CWA came out publicly against net neutrality just now because the telecom companies have convinced them that this is vital to their industry. The CWA has made a grievous error here, with SEIU taking the other side. I just learned that these are the members to contact on the Sensenbrenner bill. Here's what to say. Urge them to support the bipartisan Sensenbrenner-Conyers Net Neutrality bill (HR 5417) in the Judiciary Committee on Thursday -- and to support it without amendment. Saying without amendment is key.

Howard Berman (D-Calif. 28th)
Phone: 202-225-4695
Fax: 202-225-3196

William Delahunt (D-Mass. 10th)
Phone: (202) 225-3111
Fax: (202) 225-5658

Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas 18th)
(202) 225-3816 phone
(202) 225-3317 Fax

Marty Meehan (D-Mass. 5th)
Phone: (202) 225-3411
Fax: (202) 226-0771

Bobby Scott (D-Va. 3rd)
Phone: (202) 225-8351
Fax: (202) 225-8354

Chris Van Hollen (D-Md. 8th)
Phone: (202) 225-5341
Fax: (202) 225-0375

Maxine Waters (D-Calif. 35th)
Phone: (202) 225-2201
Fax: (202) 225-7854

Mel Watt (D-N.C. 12th)
Tel. (202) 225-1510
Fax (202) 225-1512

Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y. 9th)
Phone: (202) 225-6616
Fax: (202) 226-7253

Robert Wexler (D-Fla. 19th)
phone: (202) 225-3001
fax: (202) 225-5974

Tags: Democrat, HR 5417, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act, Conyers, Sensenbrenner, House Judiciary Committee, Communications Workers of America (all tags)

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Why only the ten Dem reps? (none / 0)

According to the Judiciary site, it's a full committee markup tomorrow - so presumably all 16 Dem members (not counting Conyers) should be present.

Or are the others sure things and it's only these ten who are on the fence?

What about the GOP reps? Presumably they're getting a hefty telco bashing right now, and could do with some pressure in the other direction?

One or two random thoughts...

by skeptic06 on Wed May 24, 2006 at 08:16:02 PM EST

Re: Why only the ten Dem reps? (none / 0)

these are the vulnerables

by Matt Stoller on Wed May 24, 2006 at 08:33:26 PM EST
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Re: Why only the ten Dem reps? (none / 0)

I wouldn't worry about Marty Meehan or Chris Van Hollen, especially Van Hollen. Van Hollen is one of the most progressive representatives in the House, and Marty Meehan (nor anyone in the MA delegation) would likely break on a rather important vote like this.

by KainIIIC on Wed May 24, 2006 at 11:30:03 PM EST
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Re: Representatives to Whip on the House Judiciary (none / 0)

This is not, and should not be, a surprise.

The telecomm companies are among the few firms with a substantial union work force.

The companies also advertise heavily about their large work forces.

The unions are used strategically in every single political fight the telecomms get into.

They have been used in this way for decades.

Here's a better way to attack.
http://www.danablankenhorn.com/2006/05/s tealing_the_la.html

by Dana Blankenhorn on Wed May 24, 2006 at 09:51:43 PM EST

Call your Senator, too! (none / 0)

"Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. Senate"
http://news.com.com/Net+neutrality+fans+ pressure+U.S.+Senate/2100-1028_3-6076231 .html

Pls join the good fight! Call your Senator today and tell her/him that Senate must protect net neutrality to keep the Internet free and open to all!

You'll find contact info here:
http://www.savetheinternet.com/callcongr ess.php

No way, no how, no McCain!

by Gray on Thu May 25, 2006 at 08:31:15 AM EST

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