On Sept 30, the US Senate voted to confirm Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve another term as Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). NaLA released the following statement from Board Chairman David Dorwart:

“The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and I on behalf of all stakeholders congratulate FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks on the Senate’s confirmation of both gentlemen to new terms. NaLA appreciates both commissioners’ commitment to public service and expanding access to affordable communications.

We look forward to continuing to work with Commissioners Carr and Starks to realize our common goal of providing every low-income American with sustainably affordable access to essential communications services.”