Newly confirmed FCC commissioner Anna Gomez, who has spent years in the telecom industry, was praised by both consumer advocates and telecom giants alike.
“I’m confident that Commissioner Gomez will be a champion for consumers. She has deep expertise on the issues and a strong track record of public service,” Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González said. Demand Communications Director Maria Langhol, meanwhile, released a statement saying Gomez is “eminently qualified to serve in this role, and will bring immense expertise.” FCC chair Jennifer Rosenworcel, a Democrat appointed by President Biden, similarly praised Gomez’s nomination.
“Anna brings with her a wealth of telecommunications experience, a substantial record of public service, and a history of working to ensure the United States stays on the cutting edge of keeping us all connected,” Rosenworcel said in aOf course, not everyone is thrilled with the new FCC pick. Gomez was nominated by a relatively tight margin vote of 55 to 43, with telecom industry-friendly Republican lawmakers like Sen. Ted Cruz attempting to re-categorize her as a radical, left-wing ideologue.
In the end, Sens. Susan Collins, Shelley Capito, Mike Rounds, Lisa Murkowski, and Todd Young were the only five Republicans who voted in support of Gomez.transparency groups like the Revolving Door Project have
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