Equality Caucus Applauds Nomination of Gigi Sohn as an FCC Commissioner
DATE: October 26, 2021
CONTACT: shawn.gaylord@mail.house.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Equality Caucus Applauds Nomination
of Gigi Sohn as an FCC Commissioner
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus welcomed the Biden Administration's nomination of Gigi Sohn as an FCC Commissioner.
"The Equality Caucus is thrilled to see the announcement of the President's intent to nominate Gigi Sohn as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission and we call on the Senate to confirm her as soon as possible," said Equality Caucus Chair David Cicilline (RI-01). "Gigi has been a tireless advocate for American consumers. She has a deep knowledge of competition, the information technology landscape, and a commitment to ensuring fair and equal access to communications technology. We are proud to note that if she is confirmed, Gigi will be the first openly LGBTQ Commissioner of the FCC."
Please contact Shawn Gaylord at 202-257-8416 or shawn.gaylord@mail.house.gov with press inquiries.
Founded in 2008, the mission of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is to promote equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Caucus, which is led by the nine openly LGBTQ+ members of the House of Representatives, is strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and around the world.
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