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Brendan Carr

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Commissioner at Federal Communications Commission
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Brendan Carr is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, focusing on accelerating the buildout of high-speed networks. Described as the FCCs "5G crusader, " he leads efforts to modernize infrastructure rules and expand Americas skilled telecom workforce. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Columbus School of Law.

A Washington D. C. native, he resides in the city with his wife and three children. His deep local ties are evident through his education at Georgetown and The Catholic University of America, both located in D. C. , and his entire career in the citys public and private sectors.

He was appointed to serve on the White House Task Force for the 2028 Summer Olympics to contribute FCC resources to the games.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Commissioner
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

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Regulatory Reform
Champions initiatives to cut red tape, such as his "Build America Agenda, " to speed up infrastructure projects by removing outdated and cumbersome regulations.
5G & Spectrum
A core focus of his work is freeing up more spectrum for commercial use to ensure U. S. leadership in 5G and next-generation wireless technologies.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission
1-2017 - 9-2017
General Counsel
Federal Communications Commission
2-2014 - 1-2017
Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Ajit Pai
Federal Communications Commission
6-2012 - 2-2014
Attorney Advisor, Office of General Counsel
Federal Communications Commission
9-2005 - 6-2012
Attorney, Communications, Appellate, and Litigation Groups
Wiley Rein LLP
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What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Featured in Associated Press
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What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Featured in Times Union
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Education
1998 - 2001
BA
Georgetown University
2002 - 2005
JD and Certificate
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
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