Most Senate Commerce Democrats Likely to Vote Down NTIA Nominee Roth on Wednesday

NTIA Nominee Advances to the Full Senate - Inside Towers

UPDATE The Senate Commerce Committee voted yesterday to send Arielle Roth’s nomination to lead the NTIA to the full Senate. Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) highlighted how Roth’s current role as the telecommunication policy director for the Senate Commerce Committee Majority staff, as well as her previous work at the FCC and across Congress, make her an “exceptionally qualified candidate” for NTIA administrator. “She’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to N…

Most Senate Commerce Democrats Likely to Vote Down NTIA Nominee Roth on Wednesday

Communications policy-focused lobbyists and other observers expect most Senate Commerce Committee Democrats will vote against advancing NTIA administrator nominee Arielle Roth on Wednesday, they told us. Democrats' criticism of Roth won't ultimately threaten her prospects, though, as observers said they...

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Roth Nomination to NTIA

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – The Senate Commerce Committee advanced Wednesday Arielle Roth’s nomination to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Senators voted 16-12 along party lines in favor of Roth, with all the committee’s Republicans in favor. John Fetterman, the Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania, switched his vote from no to yes by proxy after the fact, with every other Democrat opposing her nomination.Roth…

AEA Statement on Committee Approval of Kate MacGregor and James Danly

WASHINGTON DC (4/9/25) –  The Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources held a vote today to consider the nominations of Kate MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior and James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Both nominees were approved by the committee, and their nominations now move to the Senate floor for a final vote. Tom Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement: “Congratulations t…