Push on to Confirm FCC Nominee Starks, Carr to Second Full Term This Week; Outcome Uncertain
Prospects for the Senate this week to confirm FCC nominee Geoffrey Starks and Commissioner Brendan Carr to a second full term via unanimous consent remained unclear into Thursday evening. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters "hotline" surveys…
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of the Democratic and GOP caucuses on the two nominees "sounded positive, but I haven't heard the final disposition of that. So we'll know soon." The committee advanced Starks' nomination Wednesday on a voice vote, after which Thune told reporters he and other leaders were aiming to bring him and Carr up if there were no objections (see 1806270065). Thune has been aiming to fast-track the nominees (see 1806200055). CenturyLink, the Competitive Carriers Association, ITTA and Wireless Infrastructure Association sought swift Senate confirmation for Starks. He would succeed former Commissioner Mignon Clyburn (see 1806070041). Starks would have a term ending in 2022, while Carr's additional five-year term would end in 2023. The Senate last year confirmed Carr to an abbreviated term ending this year (see 1708030060).