Sohn Not on Senate Commerce Dec. 15 Markup

The Senate Commerce Committee won't consider Democratic FCC nominee Gigi Sohn at an expected Dec. 15 executive session, a panel aide confirmed Wednesday night. That likely means President Joe Biden would have to renominate Sohn when the Senate reconvenes in January, lobbyists told us.

Sohn has faced strong GOP opposition and misgivings from some Senate Commerce Democrats.

The Senate recently confirmed Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to another FCC term. Adding Sohn would break the 2-2 party deadlock at the agency.