Federal Communications Commission · ChairmanIn office
Controls the airwaves and signs off on the biggest telecom and media mergers.
Brendan Carr was appointed, not elected. This file tracks the money next to the markets this office controls.
AirwavesBroadbandTelecom mergersBroadcast rules
Nominated
May 30, 2023
by President Biden; designated Chairman by President Trump
Sworn in
Jan 20, 2025
31st FCC Chairman
Term ends
Jun 30, 2028
5-year commissioner term; chair serves at the President's pleasure
File B - The power
What this office controls
The FCC controls the public airwaves and writes rules for phone, broadband, satellite, and broadcast companies. It reviews major telecom and media deals and decides who gets valuable spectrum licenses. Those choices shape what networks can build and what consumers can buy.
File C - Before this office
Career
FCC staff since 2012 · FCC General Counsel · Wiley Rein attorney · Fourth Circuit clerk