The Senate has confirmed Nathan Simington as the newest Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. He will replace Republican Mike O’Rielly at the FCC. The vote was 49-46 along party lines.
In a statement, outgoing FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said, “I congratulate Nathan on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and look forward to welcoming him to the Commission. It has been the greatest honor of my professional life to serve at the FCC, and I am confident that Nathan too will enjoy the challenges and rewards of the job. Nathan was raised in a rural community, and his confirmation ensures that this important perspective will continue to be represented on the Commission for years to come as the FCC continues its work on bridging the digital divide. And with his experience at NTIA and in the private sector, Nathan is well-positioned to hit the ground running. I wish him all the best going forward.”
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said, “I congratulate Nathan Simington on his confirmation. I welcome him to the Federal Communications Commission. Serving the American people is a great honor. I look forward to working with him as we take on our nation’s most pressing digital age communications challenges.”
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said, “I want to extend my congratulations to Nathan Simington on his confirmation tonight by the United States Senate to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. Nathan will bring a wealth of private and public sector experience to the Commission, including having served most recently as Senior Advisor in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Once he is sworn in, I look forward to working together with him and my other colleagues on the Commission on common sense policies that will advance the public interest.”
