To President Biden:

The FCC needs a full team — and a clear majority — to make your broadband priorities a reality. Your next FCC nominee should fulfill the following five qualifications:

PUBLIC SERVICE: has a demonstrated history of advocacy for the public interest in communications-policy debates

INDEPENDENT OF INDUSTRY: in the past five years, has not worked or lobbied in any capacity for any of the industries that fall under the FCC’s regulatory oversight

CENTERS JUSTICE: has a proven record of advocacy for the rights of low-income families and communities of color

OPPOSES DISCRIMINATION: supports Title II oversight and other laws that give the FCC the authority to prevent unjust discrimination, promote affordable access and protect public safety

PEOPLE POWERED: is committed to public engagement in rulemakings and other agency proceedings

Industry lobbyists should not be picking the next FCC commissioner. We need an independent candidate with public-interest bona fides and a clear commitment to racial justice and civil rights. Please pick a new nominee as soon as possible who will prioritize people over corporations and support policies that can actually hold powerful entities accountable.

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    Tell President Biden: Pick a New FCC Nominee ASAP

    Urge Biden to Nominate a New Public-Interest-Minded FCC Nominee Right Away

    An industry-led smear campaign sank Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination, and we can’t let this happen to the next nominee.

    The delay in confirming a nominee to fill the fifth tie-breaking seat at the FCC has prevented the agency from having a majority vote on a number of critical issues — like restoring strong Net Neutrality protections, making sure people can afford their internet bills and so much more.

    Add your name to our petition calling on President Biden to pick a new FCC nominee ASAP who will prioritize people over corporations and support policies that can actually hold powerful entities accountable.