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Senate Confirms Anna Gomez as FCC Commissioner, Giving Democrats Majority at Agency

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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor 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 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.

President Biden’s previous pick for the open seat at the FCC, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her name from consideration March 2023 after her confirmation was stymied along party lines.

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