Biden’s FCC nominee set for confirmation, paving way for net neutrality discussion.
The Senate to Vote on FCC Nominee, Restarting Net Neutrality Debate
The Senate is set to vote on President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), marking a significant step towards filling a role that has remained vacant for three years. This nomination would also give Democratic appointees a majority at the agency, reigniting the debate over net neutrality.
FCC Nominee Anna Gomez’s Confirmation
FCC nominee Anna Gomez is scheduled to undergo a Senate vote on Thursday. Gomez was nominated in May after the withdrawal of the previous nominee, public interest advocate and scholar Gigi Sohn. If Gomez’s nomination is approved, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel would have the necessary votes to enforce net neutrality.
Procedural Vote and Potential Impact
The Senate has planned a procedural vote on Gomez’s confirmation on Thursday morning, with a final vote expected in the early afternoon. Approving Gomez would fill a long-standing vacancy and provide Democrats with enough votes to pass new rules.
Republican Criticism and Gomez’s Stance
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), the leading Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee, has expressed concerns about Gomez’s suitability for the role. However, his criticism has been less aggressive compared to previous attacks on Sohn. Gomez has stated her support for reclassifying the internet as Title II, which would grant the FCC the authority to impose additional regulations on internet service providers, including net neutrality.
Gomez brings extensive experience to the table, having served 12 years at the FCC as the deputy chief of its international bureau and head of the bureau overseeing landlines. She has also held positions at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and as Sprint’s vice president of government affairs.
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