Trump Intends to Nominate Carr as FCC Commissioner

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | 11:11pm CT

Brendan Carr

President Trump intends to nominate Brendan Carr, a former aide to Chairman Ajit Pai, to become a FCC Commissioner. Carr, currently the agency's general counsel, would fill an open Republican slot and the final open seat at the Commission. He's likely to provide support to reverse net neutrality rules. Carr's nomination comes after Trump nominated former FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on June 14 to fill a Democratic seat. If the Senate confirms both, the five member commission would be complete.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement, "I congratulate Brendan Carr on the President's announcement that he will be nominated to serve as an FCC Commissioner. Brendan has a distinguished record of public service, having worked at the agency for over five years, including most recently as the FCC's General Counsel. In particular, Brendan's expertise on wireless policy and public safety will be a tremendous asset to the Commission. I look forward to working with him in his new role and wish him all the best during the confirmation process."

Before becoming general counsel in January, Carr was Pai's legal advisor for wireless, public safety and international issues. Prior to joining the FCC, Carr worked as a telecommunications attorney at the Wiley Rein law firm, where his clients included AT&T, Verizon Communications and USTelecom.