Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced on March 9 a hearing titled "Securing U.S. Leadership of Communications Technology." The hearing is scheduled for March 18 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The upcoming hearing will focus on the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27), which is set to take place in Shanghai, China, in 2027. Guthrie and Hudson said, "To compete, innovate, and succeed in the 21st century, the United States must lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge digital devices and services. Despite taking place in Shanghai, China, in 2027, the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) is a critical opportunity to pursue American interests and shape global communications policy. Constructive, bipartisan discussions, such as next week’s hearing, will help inform Congress on the challenges and opportunities ahead, in order to develop a unified vision for WRC-27."
The House Energy and Commerce Committee oversees legislation related to energy policy, health care issues, environmental protection measures, telecommunications regulation and consumer affairs according to its official website. The committee has played a role in shaping policies around energy innovation initiatives, broadband infrastructure expansion efforts and pharmaceutical pricing reforms according to its official website.
As one of the oldest standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives according to its official website, the committee traces its origins back to 1795 when it was established as the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures according to its official website.
The hearing will be open to both the public and press with livestreaming available online at energycommerce.house.gov. Questions regarding logistics can be directed to Noah Jackson with committee staff or Daniel Kelly for press inquiries.
