Anna M. Gomez
Anna Gomez | |
|---|---|
 Gomez in 2023 | |
| Member of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| Assumed office September 25, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Ajit Pai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Orlando, 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
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
After graduating from law school, Gomez worked as an associate at
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
- ^ a b Lima, Christiano (September 7, 2023). "Senate confirms Biden's FCC nominee, breaking years-long deadlock". Washington Post. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "President Biden Announces Federal Communications Commission Nominees". The White House. May 22, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Kelly, Makena (May 22, 2023). "President Biden nominates a fresh face to break FCC deadlock". The Verge. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c "PN673 — Anna M. Gomez — Federal Communications Commission". Congress.gov. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Eggerton, John (August 18, 2023). "Anna Gomez Nomination on Track To Create Democratic FCC Majority". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Dille, Grace (July 12, 2023). "Senate Panel Advances FCC Nominee Anna Gomez to Break Impasse". MeriTalk. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ DeGeurin, Mack (September 8, 2023). "What You Need to Know About the New FCC Commissioner". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
