Indian-American Ajit Pai is new FCC head

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the US government to regulate interstate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Pai, 44, said in a statement, “I am deeply grateful to the President of the United States for designating me the 34th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. I look forward to working with the new Administration, my colleagues at the Commission, members of Congress, and the American public to bring the benefits of the digital age to all Americans.” 

Congratulating Pai on being named Chairman, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said he is bright, driven and committed to bringing connectivity to all Americans. Republican Senator Jerry Moran said Pai is an excellent choice to lead the FCC. 

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump’s administration, following Nikki Haley, nominated US ambassador to UN, Seema Verma, head of medicare and Medicaid and Preet Bharara, US attorney for the southern District of New York.