Key Senator Looks to 2023 to Advance Gigi Sohn’s FCC Nomination

There’s no time left to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve on the Federal Communications Commission before the year ends, a key senator told reporters Tuesday, though she added she hopes the nomination advances next year.

The FCC hasn’t had a Democratic majority since the beginning of 2017 as the Senate stalls on confirming communications lawyer and advocate Gigi Sohn, who was first nominated more than a year ago. The vacancy has hampered the agency’s ability to act on net neutrality rules, among other party priorities.

With senators looking to head home later this week, time is almost up ...