Jessica Rosenworcel (FCC)
Jessica Rosenworcel is an American communications policy expert who served on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 2012 to 2025.
During her tenure, Rosenworcel focused on expanding affordable broadband, closing the digital divide, restoring net neutrality protections, improving wireless connectivity and strengthening national security. She also established the FCC’s Space Bureau and championed programs that connected students and low-income households to high-speed internet.
Rosenworcel left the FCC in January 2025 after more than a decade at the agency.
Media group asks appeals court to force FCC action on WTXF license challenge
The MAD Project says the FCC has left its Application for Review unresolved for 17 months, preventing it from seeking judicial review of the Media Bureau’s dismissal.
Sixth Circuit appeals court strikes down FCC’s net neutrality rules
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the FCC's ability to regulate Internet service providers through so-called "network neutrality" rules.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency in January
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will depart the agency months earlier than expected, timed to coincide with the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel releases podcast
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is the host of a nine-part, interview-style podcast called "First Conversations."
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
Exclusive: WADL owner Adell says station’s sale to Mission likely dead
Kevin Adell said he is not convinced the $75 million transfer of WADL to Mission will ever be approved by the FCC, drawing on concerns raised during his latest meeting with the agency.
Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale
Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.
FCC imposes $3.5 million in fines against Miami-area radio pirates
The FCC approved around $3.5 million in fines against six alleged radio pirates in the Miami area.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.
FCC says cable, satellite companies shoulder responsibility of TV blackout notices
The FCC says cable and satellite companies are in the best position to report blackouts involving broadcasters, and should have to notify the agency about these disruptions when they occur.
FCC narrowly approves proposed rule to ban cable, satellite “junk fees”
The FCC wants early termination fees to go away, but some question whether the agency has the authority to regulate those charges.