New York University Law School

A Q&A with Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. When President Biden nominated her to lead the FCC in 2021, she was the first woman confirmed by the US Senate to serve as a permanent chair of the agency. "It was the height of the pandemic. When I was sworn in as chairwoman, I had to stand outside on the street because we had limited access to the building. You know, it was a strange moment in our history. But it was also a moment that proved just how important it is to close our nation’s digital divide.