Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel | |
|---|---|
| Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office December 7, 2021 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Ajit Pai |
| Succeeded by | Brendan Carr |
| Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office August 11, 2017 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Herself |
| Succeeded by | Olivia Trusty |
| In office May 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Michael Copps |
| Succeeded by | Herself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1971 West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Brian Rosenworcel (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BA) New York University (JD) |
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.
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
- ↑ "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.