Media Contact: 
Tina Pelkey, (202) 418-0536
tina.pelkey@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI CONFIRMED TO SERVE 
SECOND TERM AT THE FCC
WASHINGTON, October 2, 2017—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him for a second term:
“I am deeply grateful to the U.S. Senate for confirming my nomination to serve a second term at 
the FCC and to President Trump for submitting that nomination to the Senate.  Since January, the 
Commission has focused on bridging the digital divide, promoting innovation, protecting
consumers and public safety, and making the FCC more open and transparent.  With today’s vote, 
I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to advance these critical priorities in the 
time to come.” 
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).