Media Contact: Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300 Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov For Immediate Release STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY ON PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION WASHINGTON, November 15, 2016. — “During the last presidential transition, the Commission Chairman wisely heeded the will of Congress in setting aside any remaining controversial agenda items for the next Congress and Administration to consider. I thank the current leadership of both Senate and House Commerce Committees for calling this precedent to everyone’s attention today, and expect that Chairman Wheeler will honor their request.” -- ### Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300 Twitter: @mikeofcc www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).