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Anna M. Gomez, a sitting Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was born in Bogotá, Colombia.
Answer: False
The biographical data indicates that Anna M. Gomez was born in Orlando, Florida, not Bogotá, Colombia.
Anna M. Gomez holds a Juris Doctor degree from Pennsylvania State University.
Answer: False
Anna M. Gomez obtained her Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School, not Pennsylvania State University.
Anna M. Gomez commenced her legal career as an associate at the law firm Arnold & Porter.
Answer: True
Following her legal education, Anna M. Gomez began her professional practice as an associate at Arnold & Porter.
Anna M. Gomez's initial tenure at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began in 2006.
Answer: False
Anna M. Gomez first joined the FCC in 1994, not 2006.
Anna M. Gomez previously served as the chief of staff for the National Economic Council.
Answer: False
Anna M. Gomez served as the deputy chief of staff for the National Economic Council, not the chief of staff.
During her second tenure at the FCC, Anna M. Gomez served as a senior legal advisor to Chairman William E. Kennard.
Answer: True
Records indicate that Anna M. Gomez served as a senior legal advisor to Chairman William E. Kennard during her subsequent period of employment at the FCC.
Anna M. Gomez held the position of vice president of regulatory affairs at Sprint Nextel.
Answer: False
Anna M. Gomez served as the vice president of government affairs at Sprint Nextel, not regulatory affairs.
From 2009 to 2013, Anna M. Gomez held the position of deputy assistant secretary at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Answer: True
During the period of 2009 to 2013, Anna M. Gomez served as the deputy assistant secretary at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Anna M. Gomez was a partner at the law firm Wiley Rein, focusing on intellectual property law.
Answer: False
While Anna M. Gomez was a partner at Wiley Rein, her specialization was in telecommunications law, not intellectual property law.
Anna M. Gomez served in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy during the period of January to September 2023.
Answer: True
Prior to her FCC confirmation, Anna M. Gomez held a senior advisor role within the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy from January to September 2023.
Anna M. Gomez was nominated to the FCC by President Donald Trump in May 2023.
Answer: False
President Joe Biden nominated Anna M. Gomez to the FCC in May 2023, not President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Anna M. Gomez's nomination to the FCC on September 7, 2023.
Answer: True
The full Senate confirmed Anna M. Gomez's nomination to the FCC on September 7, 2023.
Anna M. Gomez's current term as FCC Commissioner is scheduled to conclude in 2025.
Answer: False
Anna M. Gomez's current term as FCC Commissioner is scheduled to end on July 1, 2026, not 2025.
Ajit Pai was the immediate predecessor to Anna M. Gomez as an FCC Commissioner.
Answer: False
Ajit Pai served as Chairman of the FCC prior to Anna M. Gomez's confirmation, but he was not her immediate predecessor in the same commissioner role; other commissioners served between his tenure and hers.
Anna M. Gomez publicly defended Jimmy Kimmel's freedom of speech on CNN in September 2025.
Answer: True
On September 17, 2025, Anna M. Gomez appeared on CNN to defend Jimmy Kimmel's freedom of speech.
The situation prompting Anna M. Gomez's defense of Jimmy Kimmel involved pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Answer: False
The situation involved pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, but Anna M. Gomez's defense was related to ABC News suspending Kimmel's show due to remarks he made criticizing MAGA supporters, not directly related to Carr's pressure on Gomez.
Where was Anna M. Gomez born?
Answer: Orlando, Florida
Anna M. Gomez was born in Orlando, Florida.
Which universities did Anna M. Gomez attend for her undergraduate and law degrees?
Answer: Pennsylvania State University (BA), George Washington University (JD)
Anna M. Gomez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School.
What was Anna M. Gomez's initial role at the FCC after joining in 1994?
Answer: Deputy Counsel to the Chief
Upon her initial joining of the FCC in 1994, Anna M. Gomez served as Deputy Counsel to the Chief.
Which of the following positions did Anna M. Gomez NOT hold according to the provided text?
Answer: Chief of Staff at the National Economic Council
The text indicates Anna M. Gomez served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the National Economic Council, not Chief of Staff. She did hold the other listed positions.
For how long did Anna M. Gomez serve as a partner at the law firm Wiley Rein?
Answer: 2013 to 2022
Anna M. Gomez was a partner at Wiley Rein from 2013 to 2022.
Who nominated Anna M. Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission?
Answer: President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden nominated Anna M. Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission.
On what date did the full U.S. Senate confirm Anna M. Gomez's nomination to the FCC?
Answer: September 7, 2023
The U.S. Senate confirmed Anna M. Gomez's nomination to the FCC on September 7, 2023.
When is Anna M. Gomez's current term as an FCC Commissioner scheduled to end?
Answer: July 1, 2026
Anna M. Gomez's current term as an FCC Commissioner is scheduled to conclude on July 1, 2026.
What was the primary reason for Anna M. Gomez defending Jimmy Kimmel's freedom of speech?
Answer: Kimmel criticized MAGA supporters, leading to pressure on his show.
Her defense was prompted by remarks Kimmel made criticizing MAGA supporters, which led to pressure on his show and its subsequent suspension by ABC News.
Anna M. Gomez's role as Deputy Counsel to the Chief at the FCC occurred between which years?
Answer: 1994-1996
Anna M. Gomez served as Deputy Counsel to the Chief at the FCC from 1994 to 1996.
The North American Numbering Council advises the FCC on matters related to the North American Numbering Plan.
Answer: True
The North American Numbering Council functions as an advisory body to the FCC concerning the North American Numbering Plan.
The Federal Radio Commission was the sole predecessor agency to the FCC.
Answer: False
The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934, absorbing functions from both the Federal Radio Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Which organization serves as a professional liaison between the communications legal community and the FCC?
Answer: The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)
The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) acts as a professional liaison, connecting the communications legal field with the FCC.
The Communications Act of 1934 serves as the primary legal framework governing the FCC's authority.
Answer: True
The Communications Act of 1934 is the foundational legislation that establishes the FCC and delineates its regulatory powers over interstate and international communications.
Which legislative act, passed in 1934, forms the foundational authority for the FCC?
Answer: The Communications Act of 1934
The Communications Act of 1934 established the Federal Communications Commission and serves as its primary legislative authority.
What was the main objective of the Telecommunications Act of 1996?
Answer: To deregulate the industry and foster competition in telecommunications markets.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to foster competition and innovation by deregulating various sectors of the telecommunications industry.
Title 47 of the U.S. Code outlines the FCC's specific rules and regulations.
Answer: False
Title 47 of the U.S. Code contains the statutory basis for FCC regulation, while Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations details the specific rules and regulations enforced by the FCC.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a legislative act overseen by the FCC in the source?
Answer: National Broadband Plan of 2010
The National Broadband Plan is an FCC initiative, not a legislative act passed by Congress in the same manner as the other listed acts which are overseen by the FCC.
The Wireless Ship Act of 1910 was an early regulation focused on:
Answer: Ensuring passenger ships had wireless telegraphy equipment for safety.
The Wireless Ship Act of 1910 mandated that passenger ships be equipped with wireless telegraphy equipment, primarily for safety purposes.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to increase competition by deregulating various telecommunications markets.
Answer: True
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was enacted with the primary goal of fostering competition through deregulation across telecommunications sectors.
The Universal Service Fund is designed to provide discounts on phone bills for low-income consumers.
Answer: True
The Universal Service Fund (USF) mechanism, administered by the FCC, provides subsidies to ensure access to telecommunications services for qualifying low-income consumers.
What is the purpose of the Universal Service Fund (USF) managed by the FCC?
Answer: To support telecommunications services for low-income consumers, schools, and libraries.
The Universal Service Fund is administered by the FCC to ensure access to telecommunications services for low-income consumers, rural healthcare providers, schools, and libraries.
The Fairness doctrine was repealed in 1949.
Answer: False
The Fairness doctrine was in effect from 1949 until its repeal in 1987, not repealed in 1949.
The 'Equal-time rule' (Section 315) primarily applies to which situation?
Answer: Providing equal broadcast time opportunities for political candidates.
The Equal-time rule mandates that if a broadcast station permits one legally qualified candidate for public office to use its facilities, it must afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates.
What principle does 'Net Neutrality' refer to in FCC regulations?
Answer: ISPs cannot block, throttle, or prioritize internet traffic based on content or source.
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should treat all internet traffic equally, without discriminating or charging differently based on content, user, or platform.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act generally provides what protection to online platforms?
Answer: Immunity from liability for content posted by users.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act generally shields online platforms from liability for content posted by third-party users.
The 'pervasiveness doctrine' in broadcast regulation suggests that:
Answer: Broadcast media warrant a higher level of government regulation.
The pervasiveness doctrine posits that due to the intrusive nature of broadcast media into homes, they are subject to a greater degree of government regulation.
What is the primary function of the public file required for broadcast stations?
Answer: To make station information (programming, ownership, etc.) available for public inspection.
The public file serves as a repository for essential station information, accessible to the public, thereby promoting transparency in broadcasting operations.
The Lifeline program provides discounts on mobile phone services for qualifying businesses.
Answer: False
The Lifeline program offers discounts on telephone service, primarily for qualifying low-income consumers, not businesses.
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is primarily used for disseminating weather warnings and AMBER alerts.
Answer: True
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is utilized by authorities to distribute critical emergency information, including weather alerts and AMBER alerts.
A broadcasting duopoly involves a single entity owning multiple stations in the same market, which is regulated by the FCC.
Answer: True
A broadcasting duopoly refers to common ownership of multiple stations within a single market, a situation subject to FCC regulation to ensure diversity and competition.
Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the Fairness Doctrine?
Answer: True
The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC (1969) affirmed the constitutionality of the Fairness Doctrine.
Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the Fairness Doctrine?
Answer: Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC
The Supreme Court case Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC (1969) affirmed the constitutionality of the Fairness Doctrine.
The FCC v. Pacifica Foundation Supreme Court case primarily affirmed the FCC's authority to regulate:
Answer: Indecent material broadcast on radio and television.
FCC v. Pacifica Foundation (1978) established the FCC's authority to regulate indecent broadcasts on radio and television.
What is the 'Blue Book,' mentioned in the context of FCC history?
Answer: An influential 1946 FCC publication on broadcast licensees' responsibilities.
The 'Blue Book' refers to an influential 1946 FCC publication, 'Public Service Responsibility of Broadcast Licensees,' which outlined expectations for broadcasters.
What did the Mayflower doctrine, enforced from 1941 to 1949, prohibit?
Answer: Stations from broadcasting their own news or editorial commentary.
The Mayflower doctrine prohibited broadcast stations from airing their own news or editorial commentary during its period of enforcement (1941-1949).
The Carterfone decision allowed AT&T to maintain its monopoly on connecting devices to the phone network.
Answer: False
The Carterfone decision permitted the connection of customer-owned equipment to the telephone network, thereby challenging and reducing AT&T's monopoly.
The FCC does not regulate internet services, focusing only on traditional telephone and broadcast media.
Answer: False
The FCC's regulatory scope extends to internet services, broadband deployment, and other modern communication technologies, in addition to traditional media.
The FCC mark on electronic devices certifies compliance with electromagnetic interference regulations.
Answer: True
The FCC mark signifies that an electronic device meets the commission's standards for electromagnetic interference, ensuring it can be legally marketed and operated in the U.S.
The FCC Open Internet Order aimed to prevent broadband providers from blocking or throttling internet traffic.
Answer: True
The FCC's Open Internet Order was established to uphold net neutrality principles, prohibiting broadband providers from blocking, throttling, or prioritizing internet traffic.
The National Broadband Plan was focused solely on increasing internet speeds for urban areas.
Answer: False
The National Broadband Plan aimed to promote broadband deployment and adoption across the entire United States, including rural and underserved areas, not exclusively urban regions.