Gomez's confirmation comes after a protracted battle to confirm Biden's initial pick for the commissioner seat, Gigi Sohn, ended with her withdrawal.
Gomez's confirmation comes after a protracted battle to confirm Biden's initial pick for the commissioner seat, Gigi Sohn. As Senators remained split on her confirmation, the FCC was left in a 2-2 deadlock of Republican and Democratic commissioners, limiting its agenda to items that both sides could agree on.
, which seek to prevent internet service providers from slowing or blocking service for select websites, for which President Joe Biden has voiced his support. Still, the late confirmation and fast-approaching 2024 elections could complicate such efforts.withdrew herself from consideration in March
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