Jessica Rosenworcel | |
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 Rosenworcel in 2018 | |
| Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
Assumed office
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| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Ajit Pai |
| Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| Assumed office August 11, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Herself |
| In office May 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Michael Copps |
| Succeeded by | Herself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1971 West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Brian Rosenworcel (brother) |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BA) New York University (JD) |
Jessica Rosenworcel (born July 12, 1971) is an American attorney serving as a member and chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).[1] She originally served on the FCC from May 11, 2012, to January 3, 2017, and was confirmed by the Senate for an additional term on August 3, 2017. She was named to serve as acting chairwoman in January 2021 and designated permanent chairwoman in October 2021.[2] She was confirmed for another term by the Senate in December 2021.[3] Rosenworcel's current term runs for five years beginning July 1, 2020.[4]
- ^ "Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Elizabeth (October 26, 2021). "Biden Nominates Rosenworcel as F.C.C.'s First Female Leader". New York Times. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
President Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, to the permanent job, putting her on track to become the first woman to lead the agency.
- ^ Brodkin, Jon (December 12, 2021). "Senate gives Rosenworcel new FCC term". Ars Technica. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "Congress.gov Jessica Rosenworcel — FCC". Congress.gov. U.S. Congress. December 7, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2022.