Michael Copps is an American public servant and former government official known for his role as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 2001 to 2011. Appointed by President Bill Clinton and later reappointed by President George W. Bush, he focused on issues related to media ownership, telecommunications policy, and consumer protection. During his tenure at the FCC, Copps advocated for greater diversity in media ownership and worked to ensure that the public interest was served in communications policy. After leaving the FCC, he continued to engage in discussions about media reform and the importance of a free and open internet.