FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez

Salt Typhoon will not be the last attempt to infiltrate our networks, and without immediate action it will not be the last successful one.

America’s cybersecurity defenses are cracking The shutdown is just the latest threat to CISA’s workforce.

By rescinding previous efforts to strengthen our networks and offering nothing in their place, the FCC leaves the country less secure at the very moment when these threats are increasing.

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Ten months into this Administration, this FCC has still not put forward a single actionable solution to address the growing cybersecurity threat to our communications networks.

Not one concrete proposal.

Not one protection standard.

Not one accountability mechanism.

The FCC's plan to roll back cybersecurity protections in response to the Salt Typhoon hack is not a cybersecurity strategy.

It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵

We agree with @agomezfcc.bsky.social: defending free expression and a free press is everyday work. As people of faith, we know our democracy cannot thrive if those in power can silence truth-tellers.

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The FCC doesn’t get to decide whether the news coverage of those in power is acceptable.

It has neither the legal authority nor the constitutional right to pursue broadcasters for their journalism.

These threats sound ominous, but they’re empty.

The FCC does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to go after broadcasters for their news content.

The Communications Act forbids the Commission from censoring broadcasters, and the 1A protects journalistic choices from government intimidation.

This FCC has deployed a vague News Distortion policy as a weapon to stretch its licensing authority and pressure newsrooms.

As federal regulators, we must respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that a free press is never subjected to regulatory interference.

Local news and freedom of speech across the country are under threat.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is the lone dissenting voice at the newly minted Federal *Censorship* Commission. Join Free Prfess with @agomezfcc.bsky.social to discuss the critical crossroads ahead.

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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.

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.

We have many more tough conversations ahead of us and much of the work is only beginning.

It’s not time to get tired, it’s time to get inspired!

I know that, together, we are up to the challenge.

And finally, I want to thank my staff, who have not wavered in their pursuit to do the right thing.

I am so lucky to work with this talented and dedicated team.

Amidst unprecedented and destabilizing times in federal government, where we have seen a regrettable exodus of experienced and talented public servants, you have remained steadfast in your work.

I applaud your commitment to public service and am grateful for all you do.

I also want to thank the Commission staff at large for their continuous hard work and dedication toward the mission of the FCC.

I want to thank all individuals, industry leaders, and policymakers that have taken the time to meet with me to share their experiences over this past year.

Our conversations deeply inform my views.

I am encouraged by their strength and perseverance, and their involvement serves as a consistent reminder that this is the time to stand up for our rights.

While they may come from different walks of life, they all agree – standing up for free speech, government accountability, and protecting our rights is critical — even when it is hard.

Through my First Amendment Tour, I have been fortunate to meet with groups and individuals from across the political spectrum, all over the country.

And of special note during this second year as Commissioner, is the First Amendment.

When I first became Commissioner, I did not imagine I'd feel compelled to speak up on behalf of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and other protections guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Protecting consumers from spam calls and texts, and ensuring that they can reach emergency services in a language that is accessible, particularly during times of crisis, has not lost its urgency.

Fostering innovation in telecommunications services by facilitating more opportunities for creative spectrum use remains top of mind.

My office has continued to prioritize the FCC’s mission.

Connecting everyone in rural, Tribal, suburban, and urban communities, and making communications services affordable, continues to be critical to our success as a nation.

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. 🧵

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.

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.

It will continue to be up to us as citizens to push back against this Administration’s growing campaign of censorship and control.

I will keep fighting ensure local broadcasters have the independence to stand up to government threats.

As this FCC considers steps that would let the same billion-dollar media conglomerates that caved in to government pressure grow even bigger, we must combat these efforts to stifle free expression.

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. 🧵