FCC Back At Full Strength With Senate Confirmation Of Geoffrey Starks, Full Term For Brendan Carr

Confirmations

Just in time for the office to close as part of the government shutdown, the FCC is back to full strength with the Senate's confirmation WEDNESDAY (1/2) of GEOFFREY STARKS to the empty Democratic seat on the Commission and incumbent Commissioner BRENDAN CARR to a full term.

Chairman AJIT PAI said, “I congratulate GEOFFREY on his Senate confirmation. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, including having served most recently as Assistant Chief in the Enforcement Bureau. During his confirmation hearing, I was excited to hear him highlight the need to expand rural broadband and the power of telemedicine. I look forward to working with him and having a fellow Kansan on the Commission.

“I also congratulate BRENDAN on his confirmation to a full term," PAI continued. "BRENDAN has done tremendous work on a number of issues, including his leadership on wireless infrastructure modernization. He has also been a staunch advocate for rural broadband deployment, particularly for precision agriculture and advancements in telemedicine.”

NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH said, "NAB strongly supports the confirmation of GEOFFREY STARKS to a seat on the FCC and BRENDAN CARR's confirmation for a full five-year term. These are two dedicated public servants with a firm grasp on telecommunications policy that will serve the American people well. Broadcasters look forward to working with an FCC that now has its full complement of five members."

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