Internet Governance

Background

The Internet has thrived under the current, successful multi-stakeholder governance model.  Unfortunately, some foreign governments would like to upend this effective model by providing the United Nations’ International Telecommunications Union (ITU) with the ability to regulate the Internet.

Hill Letters

• September 14, 2012 – Letter Regarding S. Con. Res. 50, Internet Governance
• June 19, 2012 – Letter Regarding H. Con. Res 127, Internet Governance

Press Releases

December 13, 2012 – U.S. Chamber Comments on Proposed UN Internet Regulations

Blog Posts

• December 14, 2012 – Your Internet Freedom at Risk
• December 6, 2012 – Sticky Wicket in Dubai
• August 7, 2012 – House Unanimously Supports Current Internet Governance Model

Other

June 15, 2012 – Keynote Speech by Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Staff Contact

Gina Vetere, Executive Director, International IP
Global Intellectual Property Center
(202) 463-5601

Jason Goldman, Senior Policy Counsel & Managing Director
Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs Division
(202) 463-5533