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Jessica Rosenworcel, the chairwoman of the FCC, has announced her intention to leave the FCC effective Jan. 20, 2025.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will be leaving office in January.
In a statement this afternoon, Rosenworcel thanked President Joe Biden for his trust.
“Serving at the (FCC) has been the honor of a lifetime,” Rosenworcel’s statement read. “Especially my tenure as chair and as the first woman in history to be confirmed to lead this agency.”
Rosenworcel, a Democrat, said her time at the FCC has introduced her to some of the most dedicated public servants she’s ever met.
In her statement, Rosenworcel touched on some of the highlights of her tenure at the agency.
“Together, we accomplished seemingly impossible feats like setting up the largest broadband affordability program in history — which led to us connecting more than 23 million households to high-speed internet, connecting more than 17 million students caught in the homework gap to hotspots and other devices as learning moved online, putting national security and public safety matters with communications front and center before the agency, and launching the first-ever Space Bureau to support United States leadership in the new Space Age.”
Rosenworcel also thanked her family for their support during her time on the commission.
“Public service is not without sacrifice,” Rosenworcel said. “I am looking forward to spending more time with my family and rescue pup in the days ahead.”
Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Republican Brendan Carr to serve as the next chair of the FCC.
“From his time here, I am confident that Commissioner Carr is familiar with the staff, the responsibilities of this new role, and the importance of continued U.S. leadership in communications,” Rosenworcel stated following Carr’s nomination.
According to the FCC’s release, Rosenworcel will leave office effective Jan. 20.
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