Anna Gomez (FCC)
Anna Gomez is an attorney who serves as a Commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She was appointed to the role by President Joe Biden in 2023, succeeding former FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.
Prior to her work at the FCC, she was an attorney at the law firm Wiley Rein, and worked at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) from 2009 to 2013.
FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership rule in August
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has already voiced his support for eliminating the broadcast ownership cap, and the measure is certain to pass during the August vote.
Gomez criticizes dismissal of challenge against FCC’s news distortion policy
The original petition, backed by former FCC leaders including Tom Wheeler and Mark Fowler, sought repeal of the news distortion rule, claiming it chills editorial independence.
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Supreme Court says Trump can fire FCC commissioners, other appointed officials
The Court ruled Congress cannot restrict the president's authority to remove executive officers.
FCC flooded with 38,000 public comments after ABC public outreach campaign
Most of the comments are critical of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Donald Trump's prolonged efforts to censor the network for programming viewed as politically unfavorable to them.
Disney’s ABC takes FCC fight to viewers
In public service announcements, Disney encouraged viewers to file comments with the FCC over its program "The View" and broadcast licenses.
Bipartisan bill introduced to thwart FCC censorship of free speech
The JAWBONE Act would allow American individuals and corporations sue federal officials and agencies when targeted for constitutionally-protected speech and expression.
House hearing explores sports broadcast deals in streaming era
The hearing highlighted partisan divides, with Republicans criticizing streaming exclusivity and Democrats focusing on media consolidation and rising consumer costs.
FCC issues public interest reminder as ABC renews broadcast TV licenses
FCC Chairman Carr reminded broadcasters of their "public interest" obligations; ABC said it renewed the licenses of its TV stations under duress.
Former ABC News journalists defend network amid FCC attacks
Dozens of former ABC News journalists have signed an open letter defending the network from baseless attacks lobbied by the FCC in recent months.
FCC Commissioner: Agency gave preferential treatment to Sinclair, TEGNA ABC affiliates
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said the agency gave amnesty to nearly two dozen ABC affiliates who filed late political disclosures, then challenged an ABC-owned station for not doing the same.
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FCC orders early renewal of Bridge News stations
The order is connected to an FCC investigation into whether Bridge News transferred control of its stations without proper authorization.
FCC orders ABC to renew TV broadcast licenses early over DEI programs
The probe targets ABC-owned stations in major markets despite licenses not yet nearing expiration.