COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE JOHN D. DINGELL, Michigan, Chairman JAMES H. SCHEUER, New York EDWARD J. MARKEY, Massachusetts DOUG WALGREN, Pennsylvania W.J. "BILLY" TAUZIN, Louisiana BILL RICHARDSON, New Mexico JIM COOPER, Tennessee THOMAS J. MANTON, New York NORMAN F. LENT, New York THOMAS J. TAUKE, Iowa THOMAS J. BLILEY, JR., Virginia JACK FIELDS, Texas MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Ohio SONNY CALLAHAN, Alabama WM. MICHAEL KITZMILLER, Staff Director MARGARET A. DURBIN, Minority Chief Counsel/Staff Director SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND FINANCE EDWARD J. MARKEY, Massachusetts, Chairman AL SWIFT, Washington W.J. "BILLY" TAUZIN, Louisiana BILL RICHARDSON, New Mexico RICK BOUCHER, Virginia THOMAS J. MANTON, New York JOHN D. DINGELL, Michigan (Ex Officio) MATTHEW J. RINALDO, New Jersey EDWARD R. MADIGAN, Illinois CARLOS J. MOORHEAD, California THOMAS J. TAUKE, Iowa DON RITTER, Pennsylvania THOMAS J. BLILEY, JR., Virginia LAWRENCE SIDMAN, Chief Counsel/Staff Director LARRY IRVING, Counsel ELIZABETH SADOVE, Policy Analyst I would like to request that the Members of the Committee on This report contains a compilation of the views and comments of representatives of various government, industry and academic entities outlining strategies for optimizing the involvement of American industries in the development of advanced television technologies, or High Definition Television (HDTV). These "action memos" were submitted at the Subcommittee's request following a series of oversight hearings on HDTV during the 100th Congress. During the 101st Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its oversight in this area in the interest of developing a national strategy for the adoption of advanced television technologies. In light of the important economic and strategic implications of the development of HDTV, I am confident that this report will serve as a useful compilation to inform and educate my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Thank you for your support of the Subcommittee's efforts in this and many other important areas. With best wishes. Sincerely, Edward J. Markey Edward J.Markey Chairman (III) CONTENTS Original letter to parties requesting memoranda.. List of responders to subcommittee request for HDTV action memoranda: Page |