Marsha Blackburn Net neutrality critic in driver’s seat on GOP tech policy GOP Rep. Blackburn gets key tech subcommittee gavel GOP lawmakers slam Assange after Trump praise, highlighting Russia rift MORE was tapped Friday to chair a key technology subcommittee, putting her in the driver’s seat on Republican efforts to pare back the controversial net neutrality rules. As chairwoman of the House Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Blackburn will have a key role in deciding Republicans’ stance.