WASHINGTON — 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 the adoption of the net neutrality “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” (NPRM) approved by the Federal Communications Commission:

“I am disappointed in Chairman Wheeler’s decision to include the option of Title II reclassification in the net neutrality NPRM.  By keeping legacy regulation on the table, the chairman is fostering marketplace uncertainty. This could discourage investment and innovation, and ultimately threaten the online experience that consumers enjoy and rely on today.  I intend to keep a close watch on this proceeding as it moves forward.”