Genachowski said he wants the FCC to set a good example and recently reinforced to agency employees the importance of complying with President Obama's recent executive order that banned the use of federal devices to text while driving. The order also prohibited the use of personal devices while driving government vehicles.

During his testimony, the FCC chief emphasized personal responsibility as well as input from companies in the wireless space and government. "Everyone involved can and should take appropriate action, with the goal of dramatically reducing and ultimately eliminating the risk of distracted driving due to the use of communications devices," he said. "We should develop a cultural norm that driving while texting is totally unacceptable."