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Rep Anna Eshoo

Eshoo Applauds Biden’s Historic Telecom Nominations

October 26, 2021

Nominees Include Rosenworcel as First Woman as Permanent Chair of FCC and Sohn as First Openly LGBTIQ+ FCC Commissioner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) released the following statement after President Biden announced his nominations for key telecommunications roles:

"Today President Biden announced historic telecom nominations, including Jessica Rosenworcel as the first woman to serve as permanent chair of the FCC and Gigi Sohn as the first openly LGBTIQ+ Commissioner of the FCC. Rosenworcel and Sohn are brilliant champions for innovation, public safety, national security, universal broadband, net neutrality, and social justice," said Eshoo.

"I also applaud the President for naming Alan Davidson as Director of NTIA, and I look forward to continue working together in his new capacity. Bravo to all of today's nominees," continued Eshoo. "I hope the Senate will quickly confirm all three nominees as the FCC and NTIA play critical roles in strengthening public safety, boosting innovation, and expanding access to affordable and accessible internet for all Americans."

Eshoo led a letter on February 22, 2021 signed by over 30 Democratic Congresswomen urging the White House to nominate Rosenworcel to FCC Chair.

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