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Anna Gomez
Gomez in 2023
Member of the Federal Communications Commission
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 25, 2023
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byAjit Pai
Personal details
BornOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Education

Anna M. Gomez is an American telecommunications lawyer currently serving as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.[1] From 2013 to 2022, she was a partner at Wiley Rein and in 2023 was a senior advisor in the United States Department of State's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. She was the deputy assistant secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration from 2009 to 2013.

Early life and education

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Born in Orlando, Florida, Gomez spent her childhood in Bogotá, Colombia, before relocating to New Jersey with her family.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-law from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School.[2]

Career

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After graduating from law school, Gomez worked as an associate at Arnold & Porter.[3] She joined the Federal Communications Commission in 1994, serving as deputy counsel to the chief until 1996. Gomez served as deputy chief of staff for the National Economic Council in 1997 and returned to the FCC, serving as chief and deputy chief of the Network Services Division.[3] Gomez also served as deputy chief of the FCC International Bureau and as a senior legal advisor to Chairman William E. Kennard.[3] From 2006 to 2009, Gomez worked as the vice president of government affairs at Sprint Nextel.[4] From 2009 to 2013, Gomez served as deputy assistant secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.[4] From 2013 to 2022, she worked as a partner at Wiley Rein. In 2023, from January until September, Gomez served as a senior advisor in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.[4]

In May 2023, U.S. president Joe Biden nominated Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission following Gigi Sohn's failed bid.[3][5] The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reported favorably on her nomination in July 2023.[6][5][7] On September 7, 2023, the United States Senate voted to confirm Gomez with a vote of 55–43.[1][8] Her term ends July 1, 2026.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lima, Christiano (September 7, 2023). "Senate confirms Biden's FCC nominee, breaking years-long deadlock". Washington Post. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "President Biden Announces Federal Communications Commission Nominees". The White House. May 22, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ a b c d Feiner, Lauren (May 22, 2023). "Biden nominates telecom attorney Anna Gomez to FCC after more than two years of deadlock". CNBC. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Kelly, Makena (May 22, 2023). "President Biden nominates a fresh face to break FCC deadlock". The Verge. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "PN673 — Anna M. Gomez — Federal Communications Commission". Congress.gov. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Eggerton, John (August 18, 2023). "Anna Gomez Nomination on Track To Create Democratic FCC Majority". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  7. ^ Dille, Grace (July 12, 2023). "Senate Panel Advances FCC Nominee Anna Gomez to Break Impasse". MeriTalk. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  8. ^ DeGeurin, Mack (September 8, 2023). "What You Need to Know About the New FCC Commissioner". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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