WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., leading Republican of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement on net neutrality:

“President Obama’s net neutrality plan would create uncertainty, discourage investment and innovation, and threaten the online experience that Americans rely on and enjoy. His regulatory proposal would undoubtedly be tied up in the court system for the foreseeable future. It is my hope that Chairman Wheeler will instead pursue a solution that follows the law and does not disrupt economic growth and job creation. We must work to keep the Internet free and open for everyone.”