Sen Cornyn: Commissioner O'Rielly Deserves Another FCC Term

Federal Communications Commissioner Mike O’Rielly’s current term expires in June 2019. Although he can remain seated until the end of 2020, he would need President Donald Trump’s renomination and a Senate confirmation vote to serve beyond then. Commissioner O’Rielly has said he wants another five-year term if possible. “I think he’s outstanding,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). “He used to work with me at the whip’s office and I think he’s done a good job and has earned another term if he wants it.” Such Senate GOP support bolsters O’Rielly’s prospects. The Senate often seeks to advance nominations in bipartisan pairs, and one pairing contender for this GOP FCC spot could be Democratic FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra. Chopra’s term expires in late September 2019.