FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
@agomezfcc.bsky.social
FCC Commissioner. Latina-American. Communications attorney and tech nerd. Dog mom.
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This FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government dislikes.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
The FCC okays an egregious transfer of wealth from vulnerable families to monopoly providers. We have to do better by families reliant on calls to incarcerated persons. Rate caps cannot be based on hyperbolic threats or costs unrelated to providing service.
The FCC sets the maximum price prison telecom companies can charge incarcerated individuals to make phone calls — and now, they're allowing these companies to charge nearly double the price.
Families need to be able to contact their incarcerated loved ones without being extorted.
Families need to be able to contact their incarcerated loved ones without being extorted.
F.C.C. Changes Course on the Price of Prisoners’ Phone Calls
Brendan Carr, the F.C.C. chairman, cited security concerns in rolling back most of the lower costs he voted for last year.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The FCC okays an egregious transfer of wealth from vulnerable families to monopoly providers. We have to do better by families reliant on calls to incarcerated persons. Rate caps cannot be based on hyperbolic threats or costs unrelated to providing service.
I'm glad to see journalists' courage in pushing back against the Administration's attempt to censor the media. Our Fourth Estate must be free to hold power to account without fear or favor.
The policy says reporters cannot obtain or solicit any information the Defense Department does not explicitly authorize.
Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
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Media members that don't sign the policy by its deadline have 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out of Pentagon facilities.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I'm glad to see journalists' courage in pushing back against the Administration's attempt to censor the media. Our Fourth Estate must be free to hold power to account without fear or favor.
Preparations for the FCC's October Open Meeting are still underway during the government shutdown.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
October 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Preparations for the FCC's October Open Meeting are still underway during the government shutdown.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
My office welcomes requests for ex parte meetings regarding the nine items on the agenda.
Sunshine is Tuesday, October 21.
Today marks the end of my second year as a Commissioner.
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today marks the end of my second year as a Commissioner.
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
I am honored to continue working to promote a vibrant, strong, and competitive telecommunications and media marketplace that serves the American people. 🧵
Nexstar and Sinclair are two large corporate behemoths.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
September 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nexstar and Sinclair are two large corporate behemoths.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
They are imposing their values upon the local affiliates.
And they are putting their corporate interest above the public interest.
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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez explains the serious financial interest media conglomerate Nexstar has in sucking up to Donald Trump, including on matters like Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
September 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez explains the serious financial interest media conglomerate Nexstar has in sucking up to Donald Trump, including on matters like Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
I am glad to see Disney find its courage in the face of clear government intimidation.
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
September 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I am glad to see Disney find its courage in the face of clear government intimidation.
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
More importantly, I want to thank those Americans from across the ideological spectrum who spoke loudly and courageously against this blatant attempt to silence free speech. 🧵
No, this wasn't simply a "business decision."
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
No, this wasn't simply a "business decision."
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
First, an ABC reporter was told he should be prosecuted simply for doing his job.
Then the FCC threatened to go after ABC, seizing on an inopportune joke as a pretext to punish speech it disliked. 🧵
I’ve heard the same chilling message from broadcasters across the country.
This is what government censorship looks like.
This is what government censorship looks like.
Josh Shapiro: "I was on a Spanish language radio program in the Allentown area and the host said something really chilling to me -- that he now has to think about what topics he's going to discuss because he's fearful he might offend federal regulators of the president."
September 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’ve heard the same chilling message from broadcasters across the country.
This is what government censorship looks like.
This is what government censorship looks like.
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WATCH: On his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz likened Trump’s FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to a mobster and called the government pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel “unbelievably dangerous.” FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins Chris Hayes to discuss that and more.
'Right out of Goodfellas': Cruz defies Trump on Kimmel, calls out 'mafioso' tactics
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September 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
WATCH: On his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz likened Trump’s FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to a mobster and called the government pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel “unbelievably dangerous.” FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins Chris Hayes to discuss that and more.
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Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
FCC’s Gomez Says Trump Can’t Revoke TV Station Licenses
Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
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September 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the US Federal Communications Commission, said President Donald Trump wouldn’t legally be able to make good on threats to pull TV station licenses over content he doesn’t like.
Jimmy Kimmel's show involves comedy and satire.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Jimmy Kimmel's show involves comedy and satire.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
It is not news. It is not meant to inform the public about a newsworthy event.
No FCC rules were violated. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters or censoring speech it does not like.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
But that does not give the FCC the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government does not like.
The FCC licenses local broadcasters, not the national networks.
It has no authority to pull their licenses. But the threats are the point.
That's why ABC's capitulation is so disappointing. We cannot allow these corporate parents to trade away our First Amendment freedoms.
It has no authority to pull their licenses. But the threats are the point.
That's why ABC's capitulation is so disappointing. We cannot allow these corporate parents to trade away our First Amendment freedoms.
September 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The FCC licenses local broadcasters, not the national networks.
It has no authority to pull their licenses. But the threats are the point.
That's why ABC's capitulation is so disappointing. We cannot allow these corporate parents to trade away our First Amendment freedoms.
It has no authority to pull their licenses. But the threats are the point.
That's why ABC's capitulation is so disappointing. We cannot allow these corporate parents to trade away our First Amendment freedoms.
From the WSJ Editorial Board:
"The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides. The best immediate remedy is getting the FCC out of the business of regulating media."
I agree.
"The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides. The best immediate remedy is getting the FCC out of the business of regulating media."
I agree.
September 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From the WSJ Editorial Board:
"The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides. The best immediate remedy is getting the FCC out of the business of regulating media."
I agree.
"The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides. The best immediate remedy is getting the FCC out of the business of regulating media."
I agree.
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‘These threats are meant to chill speech’: FCC Commissioner speaks out about Kimmel’s removal
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FCC Commissioner speaks out about ABC pulling Kimmel: ‘Stop this cowardly corporate capitulation’
FCC Chair Brendan Carr heralded ABC decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air as an “important turning point.” FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins Alex Witt to share her reaction, saying “this administratio...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
‘These threats are meant to chill speech’: FCC Commissioner speaks out about Kimmel’s removal
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Anna Gomez, the sole FCC Commissioner appointed by a Democrat, said ABC "has put the foundation of the First Amendment in danger."
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez blasts ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
Anna Gomez, the sole FCC Commissioner appointed by a Democrat, said ABC "has put the foundation of the First Amendment in danger."
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September 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Anna Gomez, the sole FCC Commissioner appointed by a Democrat, said ABC "has put the foundation of the First Amendment in danger."
This FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government dislikes.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
September 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government dislikes.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
Free speech is the foundation of our democracy, and we must push back against any attempt to erode it.
I will be joining @sarafischer.bsky.social at the @axios.com #MediaTrendsLive today in NYC at 3pm to discuss this latest attack on the First Amendment and free expression.
Watch here: www.axios.com/2025/09/11/w...
Watch here: www.axios.com/2025/09/11/w...
September 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I will be joining @sarafischer.bsky.social at the @axios.com #MediaTrendsLive today in NYC at 3pm to discuss this latest attack on the First Amendment and free expression.
Watch here: www.axios.com/2025/09/11/w...
Watch here: www.axios.com/2025/09/11/w...
An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: "There's actions we can take on licensed broadcasters. It's long past the time that...Comcast and Disney say 'We're not gonna run Kimmel anymore...because we licensed broadcasters are running the possibly of fines or licensed revocation from the FCC.'"
September 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
Reposted by FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
As the keynote speaker at the Grassroots Radio Conference on Friday, commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social warned the FCC may "change the rules of the game entirely."
"Congress placed limits on broadcast ownership precisely so that one entity would not control the majority of content we all consume."
"Congress placed limits on broadcast ownership precisely so that one entity would not control the majority of content we all consume."
Gomez Sounds Alarm on Press Freedoms at Grassroots Radio Conference - Radio World
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez continues to highlight commission policies she believes infringe on First Amendment Rights and media diversity.
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September 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As the keynote speaker at the Grassroots Radio Conference on Friday, commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social warned the FCC may "change the rules of the game entirely."
"Congress placed limits on broadcast ownership precisely so that one entity would not control the majority of content we all consume."
"Congress placed limits on broadcast ownership precisely so that one entity would not control the majority of content we all consume."
I am shocked and horrified by the attack on Charlie Kirk. My deepest condolences to his family.
Political violence has no place in America. We must all reject it.
Political violence has no place in America. We must all reject it.
September 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I am shocked and horrified by the attack on Charlie Kirk. My deepest condolences to his family.
Political violence has no place in America. We must all reject it.
Political violence has no place in America. We must all reject it.
The job of this FCC-imposed "truth" monitor must not be to judge whether independent reporting conforms to this Administration’s views and priorities.
That’s a clear violation of the First Amendment and the law.
That’s a clear violation of the First Amendment and the law.
#BREAKING: Paramount has named Kenneth Weinstein the ombudsman at CBS News; in the role, Weinstein will evaluate complaints about CBS News programming and escalate them to other executives.
Weinstein joins CBS News from the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, where he was CEO.
Weinstein joins CBS News from the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank, where he was CEO.
Paramount names Kenneth Weinstein as CBS News ombudsman
Kenneth R. Weinstein, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the right-of-center think tank Hudson Institute, has been named the first ombudsman of CBS News.
thedesk.net
September 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The job of this FCC-imposed "truth" monitor must not be to judge whether independent reporting conforms to this Administration’s views and priorities.
That’s a clear violation of the First Amendment and the law.
That’s a clear violation of the First Amendment and the law.
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The FCC should be expanding internet access for students and seniors— not ripping it away.
In California alone, hundreds of thousands of students rely on hotspots and school bus wi-fi. We can’t let partisan politics deepen the digital divide.
In California alone, hundreds of thousands of students rely on hotspots and school bus wi-fi. We can’t let partisan politics deepen the digital divide.
Millions of students and seniors depend on hotspots and school bus Wi-Fi for homework and tele-health services.
Now the FCC is moving to strip that connectivity away while doing nothing to make broadband more affordable. 🧵
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Now the FCC is moving to strip that connectivity away while doing nothing to make broadband more affordable. 🧵
www.fcc.gov/document/gom...
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September 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The FCC should be expanding internet access for students and seniors— not ripping it away.
In California alone, hundreds of thousands of students rely on hotspots and school bus wi-fi. We can’t let partisan politics deepen the digital divide.
In California alone, hundreds of thousands of students rely on hotspots and school bus wi-fi. We can’t let partisan politics deepen the digital divide.