Robert M. McDowell was nominated by President George W. Bush to a seat on the Federal Communications Commission on February 6, 2006, for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2009. He was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on May 26, 2006, and sworn in as FCC Commissioner on June 1, 2006.

• Swearing-in Ceremony: 6/1/06
   - Press Release: Word | Acrobat

• Statement, Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate Confirmation Hearing: Acrobat - 3/9/06