After months of stalling, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Anna Gomez as the FCC’s fifth commissioner, officially giving Democrats the majority at the regulatory agency. The confirmation of G…
The confirmation of Gomez, who has an extensive background as a telecommunications attorney, gives the Democrats a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Nathan Simington and Brendan Carr, both Trump appointees, are the Republicans on the commission; the other Democrat is Geoffrey Starks, also appointed by Trump.
“We congratulate Anna Gomez on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner and look forward to working with her in facilitating continued investment, innovation and expansion in the communications and media industries, and to fulfilling our nation’s ambition to ensure that all Americans have access to robust and reliable internet service,” Michael Powell, president and CEO of cable-industry trade group NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, said in a statement.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, breaking yearslong deadlock at the agencyGomez's confirmation comes after a protracted battle to confirm Biden's initial pick for the commissioner seat, Gigi Sohn, ended with her withdrawal.
Read more »
Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, breaking years-long deadlock at the agencyGomez’s confirmation comes after a protracted battle to confirm Biden’s initial pick for the commissioner seat, Gigi Sohn, ended with her withdrawal.
Read more »
| Senate moves to break FCC’s years-long deadlockLawmakers are teeing up Anna Gomez's confirmation for as early as Thursday.
Read more »
US Senate votes to give Democrats majority on telecom regulator By ReutersUS Senate votes to give Democrats majority on telecom regulator
Read more »
Former Rep. Mike Rogers launches Republican Senate campaign for open Senate seat in battleground MichiganFormer U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan launches a Republican Senate run for a Democratic-held seat in the crucial battleground state of Michigan
Read more »
McConnell accuses Democrats of creating ‘liberal supermajority’ ahead of NLRB confirmation voteSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell charged Senate Democrats with attempting to create a “liberal supermajority” on the National Labor Relations Board ahead of a vote to confirm the latest Democratic nominee.
Read more »