The Senate voted today to confirm Anna Gomez as the fifth Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission. Gomez brings extensive experience working in telecommunications policy, including at the FCC in previous roles. NaLA released the following statement from Board Chairman David Dorwart:

“The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and I on behalf of all of stakeholders extend our warmest congratulations to Anna Gomez for her confirmation as an FCC commissioner. She is a veteran of telecommunications policy with a proven commitment to public service and expanding access to affordable communications. We look forward to working together to realize our common goal of providing every low-income American with sustainably affordable access to essential communications services.”