Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel (born July 12, 1971) is an American attorney serving as a member and chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She originally served on the FCC from May 11, 2012, to January 3, 2017, and was confirmed by the Senate for an additional term on August 3, 2017. She was named to serve as acting chairwoman in January 2021 and designated permanent chairwoman in October 2021. She was confirmed for another term by the Senate in December 2021. Rosenworcel's current term runs for five years beginning July 1, 2020.
Jessica Rosenworcel | |
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Rosenworcel in 2018 | |
Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
Assumed office
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President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Ajit Pai |
Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
Assumed office August 11, 2017 | |
President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Herself |
In office May 11, 2012 – January 3, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Michael Copps |
Succeeded by | Herself |
Personal details | |
Born | West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | July 12, 1971
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Brian Rosenworcel (brother) |
Education | Wesleyan University (BA) New York University (JD) |
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