Jessica Rosenworcel
Member of the Federal Communications Commission
Jessica Rosenworcel (born July 12, 1971) is an American attorney. She is a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She originally was on the FCC from May 11, 2012 to January 3, 2017, and was confirmed by the Senate for an additional term on August 3, 2017.[1] In 2021, she became Chairwoman of the FCC.
Jessica Rosenworcel | |
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Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
Assumed office December 7, 2021 Acting: January 21, 2021 – December 7, 2021 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Ajit Pai |
Succeeded by | Brendan Carr (nominee) |
Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
Assumed office August 11, 2017 | |
President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Herself |
In office May 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Michael Copps |
Personal details | |
Born | West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | July 12, 1971
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | Brian Rosenworcel (brother) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Wesleyan University (BA) New York University (JD) |
On January 21, 2021, President Joe Biden picked her to be the interim chair of FCC, making her the second-ever woman to serve in this position.[2]
In October 2021, President Biden nominated Rosenworcel to be the permanent FCC Chair.[3] She was confirmed by the United States Senate in December 2021.
References
change- ↑ "Jessica Rosenworcel", Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Biden picks Jessica Rosenworcel as acting FCC chief", NBC News. January 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Biden expected to name 2 FCC picks in race to avert Republican majority". Politico. Retrieved November 3, 2021.