Biden Renominates Sohn to FCC, Bedoya to FTC

President Joe Biden renominated Democratic FCC nominee Gigi Sohn and FTC pick Alvaro Bedoya Tuesday, as expected. Senate leaders agreed to carry over Alan Davidson's nomination for NTIA administrator from last year, aides confirmed.

Bedoya and Sohn faced strong GOP opposition in 2021, while pushback on Davidson was less vehement. Some Senate Commerce Committee Democrats also voiced misgivings about Sohn, causing the panel to postpone a vote on the nominee. The holdover will allow Senate leaders to more swiftly advance Davidson, albeit likely on a floor vote rather than via unanimous consent, lobbyists said.