Public Safety Groups Ask Biden to Name Rosenworcel FCC Chair
The National Sheriffs’ Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs and other public safety groups asked President-elect Joe Biden to name Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as permanent FCC chair. The National Education Association and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., also back Rosenworcel (see…
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2012090063). There are several possible contenders to be Biden’s pick to lead the FCC (see 2011160048). Rosenworcel “has distinguished herself as someone who clearly understands the needs of public safety and has worked effectively with us for many years, while at the same time has balanced the needs of other stakeholders,” said the IAFC, NSA and other groups in a letter to Biden that we obtained. “First responder communications are critical for all successful emergency operations,” which means “the person chosen to become the FCC Chairperson is very consequential to the public safety community.” The Major County Sheriffs of America, the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and the National Association of State EMS Officials also signed the letter.