CALinnovates Statement on White House Decision to Nominate Former FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to Return to Agency

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "In response to the White House's decision to nominate former FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to return to the agency, CALinnovates joins a bipartisan chorus in declaring that it's about time."

Should Rosenworcel's appointment be confirmed by Congress, her return to the FCC will inject an even greater amount of wisdom and forward-thinking to this currently condensed policy-making body. As we noted when she was initially appointed to the FCC in 2012, and as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has correctly pointed out, Rosenworcel understands the rapidly changing nature of technology and the important role the tech sector plays in the innovation economy. Among the many issues Rosenworcel has championed that will return to the regulatory discussion include a vital continuation of the education and advocacy she continues to lead around the closing of the homework gap. The FCC and the nation will be well-served by her experience, expertise and intellect."

"Americans from Silicon Valley to the Hudson Valley will benefit greatly from Jessica Rosenworcel's reappointment to the FCC. Welcome back, Commissioner Rosenworcel. You've been missed," said Mike Montgomery, CALinnovates executive director.

SOURCE CALinnovates