President Trump nominates new Federal Communications Commission member

The White House announced the nomination of Geoffrey Starks to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission for a five-year term. If confirmed, Starks would fill the seat vacated by Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who announced her resignation in April. Starks and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai share Kansas roots. Starks currently works in the agency’s enforcement bureau, which investigates possible violations of FCC rules. The nomination does not come as a surprise as Starks was tapped for the role earlier in 2018 by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). If confirmed, Starks' term would run through June 2022.

FCC Chairman Pai said, "I congratulate Geoffrey Starks on his forthcoming nomination to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission. He has a distinguished record of public service, including in the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau, and I wish him all the best during the confirmation process."