FCC’s Carr To Investigate Comcast Over DEI Programs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2025 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts informing him that the FCC has opened an investigation to determine whether Comcast and NBCUniversal have established diversity, equity and inclusion policies that violate federal civil rights laws, according to a story posted Tuesday by Newsmax

“In particular, I want to ensure that your companies are not promoting invidious forms of discrimination in violation of FCC regulations and civil rights laws,” Carr’s letter to Comcast said.

Carr cited Comcast’s website saying DEI was “a core value of our business,” reported DEI training for company leaders, and disclosed an annual ‘DEI day’ as reasoning for the investigation.