UPDATE The White House has officially sent the nomination of Olivia Trusty as an FCC Commissioner to the Senate for confirmation. If confirmed, agency Chair Brendan Carr would have a full five-member Commission with a majority of GOP members.
President Trump said he intended to nominate the Maryland native Trusty to serve out the remainder of former FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s term expiring June 30. He also nominated her to serve a five-year term that would begin July 1 — a nomination that would technically qualify as a reappointment, notes the White House.
Trusty is a top Republican aide on the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. Industry Trade groups praised Trump’s announcement of the nomination in January. “Olivia has extensive experience, a deep understanding of wireless issues and is a well-respected leader who knows how to get things done,” said WIA President/CEO Patrick Halley. “Olivia’s first-hand knowledge of the most important policy issues will help drive a path forward for the adoption of critical policies necessary to achieve the full potential of our wireless future.”
“NATE has collaborated with Olivia in her role working on wireless, telecom, and communications infrastructure policy issues on Capitol Hill,” said President/CEO Todd Schlekeway. “Olivia possesses extensive experience and a keen knowledge of the many policy and regulatory issues facing the industry and will be able to hit the ground running on day one on the job once confirmed.”
By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief
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