Biden administration's net neutrality rules struck down by federal appeals court

In a loss for the Biden administration, a federal appeals court ruled earlier this week that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) didn't have the proper authority to restore certain net neutrality rules.

The ruling took place Dec. 31 and it overturned the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that reinstated net neutrality rules that were pushed by the Biden administration, according to The Hill.

The net neutrality rules stopped broadband providers from blocking traffic to websites and speeding up access to sites that pay extra fees.

Democratic FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel called on Congress to take action following the ruling. 

“Consumers across the country have told us again and again that they want an internet that is fast, open, and fair,” she said in a statement, according to the outlet.

“With this decision it is clear that Congress now needs to heed their call, take up the charge for net neutrality, and put open internet principles in federal law," she added.