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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES WEBRE TO SERVE AS CHIEF OF 
THE CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2018— Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
today announced the agency has chosen Patrick Webre as chief of the FCC’s Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, continuing the work he has been doing as acting chief.
“We work for the American consumer and it’s our Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau which is tasked with keeping a steady eye on consumers’ needs and concerns,” said 
Chairman Pai.  “Every day, the Bureau takes on vital tasks like fielding consumer complaints, 
ensuring accessibility of telecom services, and fighting scam calls.  It’s reassuring that this 
work will continue to benefit from Patrick’s leadership and talents.” 
 
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC’s 
consumer policies and serves as the agency’s connection to the American consumer. It is 
responsible for both engaging with consumers generally and providing outreach to state, local, 
and Tribal governments.  The staff of the Bureau reviews consumer complaints, helps 
consumers engage with service providers to seek solutions to billing concerns, and works on 
public policy and legal matters related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, disability 
rights, and more.  To learn more about the Bureau, click here: https://go.usa.gov/xX78t. 
During his career, Mr. Webre served in several leadership roles at the FCC including as an 
Associate Bureau Chief and Chief Programs Officer in the Bureau he now leads, legal advisor 
to the chief of the Media Bureau, and an attorney in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.  
Immediately prior to rejoining the Commission last year as acting chief, Mr. Webre worked at 
Jenner & Block in Washington, DC.  Mr. Webre has also practiced law in Louisiana, where he 
earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a juris doctorate from Tulane 
University Law School.
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