President Obama Nominated FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel for Another Term (updated)

President Barack Obama plans to renominate Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to her post. Her current term expires this summer.

Commissioner Rosenworcel was nominated to her position in 2011. Before that, she was a top aide to the Senate Commerce Committee. She also advised former FCC commissioner Michael Copps earlier in her career. At the FCC she has been a strong proponent of boosting broadband deployment and speeds to schools and libraries and has supported FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler on key votes for new network neutrality rules and preempting state laws on municipal broadband. She also worked on incentive auction legislation while a Senate staffer, and has worked on its implementation as the FCC works through rules for the broadcast incentive auction.

Update:

Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel issued the following statement :
“I am honored that the President has indicated his intent to nominate me for a new term as Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission. During my tenure at the agency it has been a tremendous privilege to work with my colleagues, the talented staff of the Commission, and the American people to develop policies that expand access to modern communications and the opportunities of the digital age. I look forward to the United States Senate considering my nomination and the continuing opportunity to serve.”

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler:
“Throughout her entire tenure in public service, Commissioner Rosenworcel has been a tireless advocate for increasing access to crucial telecommunications services and leveraging technology to improve people’s lives. It has been a privilege to serve alongside her, and I know the Commission will continue to benefit from her deep knowledge of the important issues before us and her thoughtful approach to the complex challenges we face.”

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn:
"I congratulate my friend and colleague Jessica Rosenworcel on her renomination to a second term on the FCC. She has been a forceful advocate on E-rate, public safety, and spectrum policy and I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of the public interest and the American people."

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai:
"I congratulate my colleague Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on the President’s announcement that she will be nominated to a second term at the FCC. Commissioner Rosenworcel and I joined the Commission on the same day, and she has been a dedicated advocate ever since on issues ranging from public safety to the importance of freeing up more unlicensed spectrum. I look forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Rosenworcel in the time to come."

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly:
"It is with warmest congratulations that I greet the news of my colleague’s renomination. Commissioner Rosenworcel and I have worked together on a number of initiatives, and her insights are always much appreciated. I wish her all the best in the confirmation process."