Carr Statement on FCC Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2023—Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate State Department official Anna Gomez to serve as a Commissioner on the FCC as well his intent to renominate Commissioners Starks and Carr to new, five-year terms.  Commissioner Carr released the following statement:
“I want to extend my congratulations to Anna Gomez on her nomination by President Biden to serve on the Commission.  Ms. Gomez’s career demonstrates a longstanding commitment to public service—from her leadership in the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy to her previous service as staff counsel in the U.S. Senate and roles at the FCC, White House, and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).  I would welcome the chance to work together as colleagues on policies that will protect consumers and promote the interests of all Americans.
“I also want to congratulate my friend and colleague Commissioner Geoffrey Starks on his renomination by President Biden.  The American public has benefited greatly from Commissioner Starks’ leadership at the agency—from his work to end the digital divide to his national security initiatives.  I have enjoyed working alongside Commissioner Starks over the last four years and would welcome the chance to continue doing so.
“Finally, I want to express my thanks and appreciation to President Biden for renominating me and to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for his recommendation.  Serving on the Commission is a tremendous honor and privilege, and I am humbled by the opportunity to continue serving the American people.  If reconfirmed, I would welcome the chance to continue working with my FCC colleagues and the agency’s talented staff on policies that will promote public safety, protect consumers, and encourage the build out and adoption of secure, high-speed networks.”
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Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr
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Media Contact:  Greg Watson
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