Sohn Not on Senate Commerce Dec. 15 Markup
The Senate Commerce Committee won't consider Democratic FCC nominee Gigi Sohn at an expected Dec. 15 executive session, a panel aide confirmed Wednesday night. That likely means President Joe Biden would have to renominate Sohn when the Senate reconvenes in January, lobbyists told us.
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Sohn has faced strong GOP opposition and misgivings from some Senate Commerce Democrats.
The Senate recently confirmed Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to another FCC term. Adding Sohn would break the 2-2 party deadlock at the agency.