FCC Faces Deadlock with Only Two Commissioners Left Amid Crucial Broadband Decisions
FCC drops below quorum with two commissioners left, delaying key broadband and telecom policies. What’s next for U.S. communications?
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FCC Faces Deadlock with Only Two Commissioners Left Amid Crucial Broadband Decisions
The Federal Communications Commission’s current status raises urgent questions for anyone searching “How many commissioners are on the FCC now?” or “What happens if the FCC lacks quorum?” As of June 2025, the FCC is operating with only two commissioners, falling short of the three-member quorum required to approve major decisions. This unusual situation leaves critical broadband regulations, telecom merger approvals, and spectrum auctions hanging in the balance, impacting millions of Americans relying on these communications policies. Image : Google Two recent departures—Republican Nathan Simington and Democrat Geoffrey Starks—have shrunk the once five-member commission to just Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Anna Gomez. This deadlock halts progress on several high-stakes agendas, including those backed by Carr, who represents the Trump-aligned faction within the agency. Without a quorum, the FCC’s ability to vote on new regulations or enforce tel…
