Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urge President Biden to nominate a Latino to the Federal Communications Commission

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent aletter urging President Biden to nominate a qualified Latino to serve as Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In the letter, members emphasized that for over two decades there has not been a Latino FCC Commissioner.

"Latinos face significant barriers in access to broadband and other communication technology – in 2021, 40 percent of Latino households did not have access to a computer or to broadband," read the letter signed by 32 CHC members. "The FCC's jurisdiction over issues like broadband ensure it will play a crucial role in addressing the technology gaps that disproportionately impact low-income and Latino communities. The FCC could do much to improve communications during national disasters and ensure that Spanish-speaking communities are not left behind."