FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of its Consumer Advisory Committee and Solicits Nominations for Membership

The Federal Communications Commission announced the anticipated rechartering of the Consumer Advisory Committee and solicited nominations for membership. The FCC intends to recharter the CAC for a period of two (2) years following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Service Administration. It is anticipated that after this consultation, the renewed charter will become effective on or before October 13, 2024.  Nominations for membership are due by September 6, 2024. The Committee’s mission is to make recommendations to the FCC  regarding topics of particular interest to consumers that will be specified by the FCC. The FCC seeks nominations from interested nonprofit organizations, corporations, trade associations, government agencies, or other entities from both the public and private sectors, who wish to be considered for Committee membership for a two-year term of service.  Selections will be made based on factors such as expertise and diversity of viewpoints that are necessary to effectively address the topics before the Committee.