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Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee announced that Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has been selected to serve as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (C&T). Following the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:

"I am honored to have been selected as the Vice Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee for the 119th Congress. We have much work to do over the next two years, including promoting the great work that is sure to come from the Trump Administration. I look forward to leading efforts, alongside Subcommittee Chair Richard Hudson, to reauthorize the FCC’s spectrum auction authority, enact broadband permitting reform, reform Section 230, combat robocalls, and protect our communications infrastructure. Additionally, as many communities in Georgia continue to face significant challenges with connectivity and reliable broadband access, we will prioritize efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural America. I am grateful for this opportunity and remain committed to assisting Chairman-Elect Guthrie and Chairman-Elect Hudson in carrying out the Committee's mission," said Congressman Allen.

"Congratulations to Congressman Allen on being selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Congressman Allen's deep expertise of our nation's telecommunications system will help propel our country into the next generation economy. I look forward to working with Rick to close the digital divide for rural America, affirm U.S. leadership in next generation telecommunication networks, and protect our critical communications infrastructure from adversarial attacks," said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman-Elect Guthrie.