NHMC Commends House Subcommittee on Passing the Save the Internet Act

Today, the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology voted 18-11 to pass the 2019 Save the Internet Act (H.R. 1644) and restore the 2015 Open Internet Order. The legislation would reinstate bright-line net neutrality consumer protections and empower the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to police discriminatory conduct online. The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) supports a free and open internet and the Save the Internet Act. We appreciate Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Mike Doyle’s tireless efforts to protect consumers and look forward to a full Energy and Commerce Committee vote lead by Chairman Rep. Frank Pallone. The following can be attributed to Daiquiri Ryan, National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Policy Counsel: “For Latinos, restoring net neutrality is an essential step in closing the digital divide and holds the Federal Communications Commission accountable for protecting our communities from harmful Internet Service Provider (ISP) actions. NHMC commends the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology--especially Rep. Tony Cárdenas, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, and Rep. Darren Soto--for standing up for Latinos and passing the Save the Internet Act. NHMC will continue to be at the forefront of this fight, and urges Congress to continue its support for the Save the Internet Act.” For more information on net neutrality and the Save the Internet Act, please visit NHMC.org/issues and follow us on Twitter @NHMC.  

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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