Jessica Rosenworcel (born July 12, 1971) is an American attorney who served as a member and chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). [1] She originally served on the FCC from May 11, 2012, to January 3, 2017, and was confirmed by the Senate for an additional term on August 3, 2017.

Jan 16, 2025 · But chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency needs to “take a stand on behalf of the First Amendment.” So on Thursday, according to a statement obtained by CNN, she is dismissing all of the...

Jan 20, 2025 · Jessica was the first woman confirmed to lead the agency in its almost-100 year history. From fighting to protect an open internet to ensuring broadband for students caught in the Homework Gap, Jessica has been a consistent champion for connecting all.

Jan 16, 2025 · Outgoing FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has rejected petitions to rebuke four local TV stations. She says they were efforts to punish broadcast networks' coverage of presidential politics.

Jan 15, 2025 · With less than a week left before her duties as chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission come to an end, Jessica Rosenworcel is bidding farewell to her colleagues. Rosenworcel, a Democrat, will relinquish her role as chairwoman when Donald Trump begins his second term as president on Jan. 20.

Nov 21, 2024 · FCC Chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel has announced her intent to depart the agency in January, timed to coincide with the appointment of her successor, incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr.

Nov 21, 2024 · FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a ban on bulk Internet contracts in multiple dwelling units (MDUs) in addition to giving tenants penalty-free opt out rights.

Jan 15, 2025 · Today was the final Open Meeting as Chairwoman of the FCC for Jessica Rosenworcel, who took the opportunity to share at length what her experience brought to her, and to America.

Jan 3, 2025 · On Jan. 20, Jessica Rosenworcel will leave the Federal Communications Commission, capping off a 12-year tenure that saw her rise from commissioner to chairwoman in 2021. Under her leadership, the agency has taken an aggressive approach to regulating cybersecurity, data privacy and emergent artificial intelligence use in the communications sector.

Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has reversed his predecessor Jessica Rosenworcel’s last-minute decision to dismiss three complaints against local CBS, ABC and NBC stations.