Rep. John Dingell (D-MI)

House Commerce Leaders Have DTV Transition Questions For FCC, NTIA, Broadcasters

Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 9, 2008 - 4:28pm
Last updated: November 9, 2008 - 4:29pm

House Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) and Telecom Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) still have some unanswered questions coming out of the September early analog cut-off in Wilmington (NC) and have asked the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; the National Association of Broadcasters, and broadcasters to fill in the blanks.

Gutierrez gets Dingellgram

Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 7, 2008 - 7:51am

House Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) has written Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez concerning the department's relationship with the Internet Corporation for Assigned names and Numbers (ICANN). The Dingell letter asks Secretary Gutierrez to answer the following questions within two weeks: 1) Does the Dept of Commerce intend to continue its oversight role of ICANN, 2) In what way does the Dept of Commerce intend to continue that role, 3) Does the Dept intend to ensure that the key facilities of the root server system continue to be housed in the United States, and 4) How does the Dept intend to ensure that ICANN fulfill its commitment to remain headquartered in the US.
http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_110/110-ltr.050608.DOC.ICANN.pdf

Digital-TV Debate should Focus on Consumers, First Responders

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 20, 2005 - 2:08pm
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:34pm

One of the critical issues facing Congress this fall is how to complete the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. If done properly, this transition will produce significant benefits for the public, first responders and wireless innovators. But all will pay if it is not done right.