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Brendan Carr is now officially on Chairman of the Federal Communications CommissionWhich gives him the power to set the agency’s agenda and usher in a host of regulations with major implications for the tech and media industries once he secures a Republican majority.
In a statementCarr identified some areas of focus: “Issues ranging from technology and media regulation to unlocking new opportunities for jobs and growth through the agency’s actions on spectrum, infrastructure, and the space economy.”
Carr’s priorities can also be gleaned from a document you may have already heard of: Project 2025. That’s because he authored the FCC chapter of the Heritage Foundation’s wish list for Donald Trump’s presidency. In this chapter, Carr suggests measures including: Limiting technology companies’ immunity under the law Section 230 of the Communications Decency Actwhich would require revealing how platforms prioritize content, requiring tech companies to pay for a program that funds rural broadband access, and more quickly approving satellite launch requests from companies like Elon Musk’s StarLink.
The new FCC chairman also indicated that he could use his authority to revoke spectrum licenses to networks over their decisions to host speech, when he deems it a violation of the equal time rule. This came In a quarrel about nbc Hosted by Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live” before the election — although the network appeared to comply with rules for giving candidates similar time and space on the public airwaves by showing Trump’s later on-air appearance.
Regardless, Carr would need a third Republican vote on the committee to approve any measures that are not partisan in nature. Trump did Nominated by Mark Meadora former staffer for Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), has joined the committee, pending Senate confirmation.
Trump Chosen to lead the Federal Trade Commission It is now also in place. Andrew Ferguson, who was already serving as commissioner, has Reported agenda Which echoes parts of Carr. This includes a desire to “hold big tech companies accountable and stop censorship,” as well as “protect freedom of expression and fight awareness.”
