Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence One-Year Anniversary

On May 15, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel spoke about the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. She spoke about some of the actions the FCC has taken to help and protect survivors of domestic abuse, including requiring phone carriers to "swiftly and securely separate phone lines of survivors from family plans." The Chairwoman also spoke about action the FCC is taking to prevent internet connected cars from being used by abusers to stalk and harass survivors. "I don’t think that answer is good enough. Because like a smartphone, access to a car is a lifeline for survivors. It is a means of independence, and it is often essential for those seeking employment and support. That is why, last month [April 2024], the Commission started a rulemaking to explore ways to empower survivors to separate the connections in their cars, just like they can separate their phone lines from family plans. To do this we are taking our cues from communications law and the Safe Connections Act."