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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.

Brendan Carr participates in a panel discussion at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Senators blast FCC Chairman Carr’s absence at hearing on free speech

Senate lawmakers sparred over holding the FCC accountable for its chairman's remarks that ignited a controversy over ABC's late-night talk show.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez (left) speaks with Steve Herman, the Executive Director of the Jordan Center at the University of Mississippi's School of Journalism. (Still frame via web broadcast, Graphic by The Desk)

FCC commissioner criticizes meeting agenda during shutdown

FCC Commissioner Gomez criticized the number of Open Meeting agenda items discussed while the government remains shut down.

Brendan Carr participates in a panel discussion at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

FCC Chairman Carr targets broadcast TV licenses

FCC Chairman Carr says broadcast licenses could be revoked if TV stations fail to uphold their public interest obligations.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez (left) speaks with Steve Herman, the Executive Director of the Jordan Center at the University of Mississippi's School of Journalism. (Still frame via web broadcast, Graphic by The Desk)

FCC Commissioner Gomez: Time for firm “public interest” definition

Speaking at an event on Thursday, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called on the agency to issue a rule that defines a broadcaster's public interest obligation.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. (Courtesy photo)

FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. (Courtesy photo)

FCC’s Anna Gomez: Trump, Carr engaging in “harassment” against broadcasters

The Democratic regulator said the FCC's probes into CBS and Disney amounted to "harassment" at the direction of the Trump administration.

Anna Gomez, the deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Photo courtesy NTIA, Graphic by The Desk)

Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC

The U.S. Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to fill a long-standing vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.

Anna Gomez, the deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Photo courtesy NTIA, Graphic by The Desk)

Committee advances Gomez FCC nomination to full Senate

A committee has cleared Biden's latest FCC nominee to proceed to a hearing before the full U.S. Senate.

Anna Gomez, the deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Photo courtesy NTIA, Graphic by The Desk)

Biden nominates Anna Gomez to fill vacant FCC spot

President Joe Biden on Monday formally announced the nomination of Anna Gomez to fill a vacancy at the FCC.

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