Unified Agenda
Federal Communications Commission: 2026 Regulatory Agenda
Every rulemaking the FCC has on its regulatory agenda in the 2026 Unified Agenda. Proposed rules, final rules, and long-term actions, each with the agency's own summary and its latest status.
Source: the 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda, published by OIRA on July 3, 2026 (reginfo.gov). The FCC lists 125 active actions plus 0 completed this cycle. Refreshed as the agenda changes.
What changed since the Spring 2025 agenda
Between editions, the FCC added 17 new rules, changed the stage on 9, and dropped 26 from the agenda. The official agenda only shows you today’s snapshot. We keep the history, so you can see what actually moved.
- New this edition. 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review – Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (entered the Final Rule stage)
- Moved. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees (Long-Term to Final Rule)
- Moved. Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules (WT Docket No. 25-217) (Proposed Rule to Final Rule)
and 49 more changes this edition, including 26 rules that dropped off the agenda entirely.
Track the FCC agenda freeSignificant, priority, and finalized rules are shown in full below. Routine actions are condensed to a line, with full summaries for every rule on the dashboard.
Slated for a final rule. Several have already published in the Federal Register, which we mark on each; the rest are still pending.
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 18-295 and GN Docket No. 17-183
In this proceeding, the Commission authorizes a new category of unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band known as geofenced variable power (GVP) devices. GVP devices promise to overcome technical and regulatory constraints on LPI and VLP devices. For one, GVP devices offer data rates suitable for reality/virtual reality, short-range hotspots, automation processes, and indoor location and navigation because they operate at significantly higher power than VLP devices. For another, GVP devices need not be restricted indoors, as is the case with LPI. These benefits are possible by restricting GVP devices from operating in exclusion zones on certain frequencies to protect incumbent licensed services from any significant risk of harmful interference. Exclusion zones will be calculated consistent with the protection methodology being used by the AFC systems and GVP devices will obtain that information to avoid causing any significant risk of harmful interference to incumbent licensed users. The Commission also issues a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on proposals that could provide more utility for unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band.
Agenda status: Final Action Effective (planned)
Other actions in this stage
Rules open for, or headed toward, public comment.
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs; (WC Docket No. 18-89)
On November 22, 2019, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WC Docket No. 18-89, FCC 19-121 (Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs). The Report and Order prohibits future use of Universal Service Fund (USF) monies to purchase, maintain, improve, modify, obtain, or otherwise support any equipment or services produced or provided by a company that poses a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain. It also initially designated two entities Huawei Technologies Company (Huawei) and ZTE Corporation (ZTE), along with their affiliates, subsidiaries, and parents as covered companies posing such a national security threat. In the Further Notice, the Commission proposed to make the requirement to remove covered equipment and services from carriers' networks contingent on the availability of a funded reimbursement program, to mitigate the impact on affected entities. On September 30, 2021, the Commission provided guidance regarding the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program disposal and verification requirements and revised the certifications contained in FCC Form 5640. On July 18, 2022, the Commission announced the grant of applications for the Program and procedures for filing reimbursement claims and adhering to other requirements. Because demand for Program support exceeds available funding, the Secure Networks Act requires that the Bureau implement a prioritization scheme that requires funding to be allocated first to approved applicants that have 2,000,000 or fewer customers (Priority 1). After review of the submitted applications, the Wireline Competition Bureau has determined that Priority 1 applicants have submitted approximately $4,640,284,672 in cost estimates that are reasonable and supported. Because available funding is substantially less than that amount, the Commission rules require that allocations to Priority 1 applicants be prorated on an equal basis. The pro-rata factor applied to those allocations is approximately 39%. Additional funding made available through denied requests was then distributed to each allocation on a proportional basis, resulting in an adjusted pro-rata factor of approximately 39.5%.
Agenda status: NPRM (planned)
Other actions in this stage
On the agenda, but not expected to move within the next 12 months.
Call Authentication Trust Anchor
On June 6, 2019, the Commission adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 17-59, WC Docket No. 17-97) that proposed and sought comment on mandating implementation of STIR/SHAKEN in the event that major voice service providers did not voluntarily implement the framework by the end of 2019. On December 30, 2019, Congress enacted the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. Along with numerous other provisions directed at addressing robocalls, the TRACED Act directs the Commission to require all voice service providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN in the Internet Protocol (IP) portions of their networks, and to implement an effective caller ID authentication framework in the non-IP portions of their networks. The TRACED Act further creates processes by which voice service providers may be exempt from this mandate if the Commission determines they have achieved certain implementation benchmarks, and by which voice service providers may be granted a delay in compliance based on a finding of undue hardship because of burdens or barriers to implementation or based on a delay in development of a caller ID authentication protocol for calls delivered over non-IP networks. On March 31, 2020, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket Nos. 17-97, 20-67). The Report and Order mandated that all originating and terminating voice service providers implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework in the IP portions of their networks by June 30, 2021. In the Further Notice the Commission sought comment on proposals to further promote caller ID authentication and implement the TRACED Act. On September 29, 2020, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order (WC Docket No. 17-97). The Second Report and Order implemented rules (1) granting extensions for compliance with the STIR/SHAKEN implementation mandate for small voice service providers, voice service providers that cannot obtain a SPC token from the Governance Authority, services scheduled for section 214 discontinuance, for those portions of a voice service provider's network that rely on non-IP technology, and establishing a process for individual voice service providers to seek provider specific extensions;(2) requiring voice service providers using non-IP technology either to upgrade their networks to IP to enable STIR/SHAKEN implementation, or work to develop non-IP caller ID authentication technology and implement a robocall mitigation program in the interim; (3) establishing a process where by a voice service provider may be exempt from the STIR/SHAKEN implementation mandate if the provider has achieved certain implementation benchmarks; (4) prohibiting voice service providers from imposing line item charges on consumer and small business subscribers for caller ID authentication; and (5) requiring intermediate providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN. On May 20, 2021, the Commissioned released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to shorten the small provider extension from two years to one for a subset of small voice service providers that are at a heightened risk of originating an especially large amount of robocall traffic. On January 13, 2021, the Commission adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing and seeking comment on a limited role for the Commission to oversee certificate revocation decisions by the private STIR/SHAKEN Governance Authority that would have the effect of placing providers in noncompliance with the Commission's rules. On August 5, 2021, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order which adopted rules creating this oversight role. On September 30, 2021, the Commission adopted a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to require gateway providers to apply STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication to, and perform robocall mitigation on, foreign-originated calls with U.S. numbers, seeking comment on revisions to the information that filers must submit to the Robocall Mitigation Database, and clarifying the obligations of voice service providers and intermediate providers with respect to calls to and from Public Safety Answer Points and other emergency services providers. On December 9, 2021, the Commission adopted a Fourth Report and Order adopting rules requiring non-facilities based small voice providers implement SITR/SHAKEN by June 30, 2022, and requiring small voice providers of any kind suspected of originating illegal robocalls to implement STIR/SHAKEN on an accelerated timeline. On May 19, 2022, the Commission adopted a Fifth Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, Order, and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Fifth Report and Order and Order required gateway providers to submit a certification to the Robocall Mitigation Database, implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication as well as several other requirements, including an obligation to mitigate illegal robocall traffic and submit a mitigation plan to the Robocall Mitigation Database regardless of their STIR/SHAKEN implementation status. The Order on Reconsideration expanded the obligation of domestic providers to block calls carrying US NANP numbers from foreign providers not listed in the Robocall Mitigation Database. The Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on further steps to combat illegal robocalls, including extending requirements for authentication and filing in the Robocall Mitigation Database, requiring additional measures for robocall mitigation, enhancing enforcement mechanisms and other related issues aimed at closing existing potential loopholes. On March 16, 2023, the Commission adopted a Sixth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Sixth Report and Order required intermediate providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication for certain calls, expanded robocall mitigation requirements for all providers, and adopted more robust enforcement tools. The Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on additional measures to combat illegal robocalls, including whether any changes should be made to the Commission's rules to permit, prohibit, or limit the use of third-party caller ID authentication solutions and whether to eliminate the STIR/SHAKEN implementation extension for providers that cannot obtain Service Provider Code tokens, which are necessary to participate in the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework". On May 18, 2023, the Commission adopted a Seventh Repot and Order. The Seventh Report and Order required voice service providers and non-gateway intermediate providers to commit in their Robocall Mitigation Database certification to respond to traceback requests from the Commission, law enforcement, and the industry traceback consortium within 24 hours. On August 8, 2024, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket No. 24-213; MD Docket No. 10-234). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed and sought comment on procedural measures the Commission could adopt to promote the highest level of diligence when providers submit required information to the Robocall Mitigation Database and technical solutions the Commission could use to identify data discrepancies in filings and require them to be corrected before they are accepted. The Commission also proposed and sought comment on measures to increase accountability for providers that submit inaccurate and false information or fail to update their filings as required by the rules. Finally, the Commission sought comment on any other procedural steps the Commission could require to increase the effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database as a compliance and consumer protection tool. On November 21, 2024, the Commission adopted an Eighth Report and Order (WC Docket No. 17-97). The Eighth Report and Order authorized providers with a STIR/SHAKEN obligation to fulfill that obligation through a third party so long as the provider (1) makes all attestation level decisions, consistent with the STIR/SHAKEN technical standards; and (2) ensures that all calls are signed using its own certificate obtained from a STIR/SHAKEN Certificate Authority. The Commission also required any provider certifying to partial or complete STIR/SHAKEN implementation in the Robocall Mitigation Database to be registered with the STIR/SHAKEN Policy Administrator, obtain its own SPC token from the Policy Administrator, use that token to generate a certificate with the Certificate Authority, and authenticate all of its calls with that certificate, whether directly or through a third party. The Commission adopted related record-keeping requirements as well. On December 30, 2024, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (WC Docket No. 24-213; MD Docket No. 10-234). The Report and Order adopted rules to improve the overall quality of submissions to the Robocall Mitigation Database and strengthen the procedures providers must follow to submit, update, and maintain accurate filings. They include harmonizing a requirement for providers to promptly update the FCC when a change to a provider's information occurs; establishing a higher base forfeiture amount for providers submitting false or inaccurate information; creating a dedicated reporting mechanism for deficient filings; issuing substantive guidance and filer education; developing the use of a multi-factor authentication log-in solution; requiring providers to recertify their Robocall Mitigation Database filings annually; and requiring providers to remit a filing fee for initial and annual submissions to cover the costs associated with processing providers' filings. On April 28, 2025, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket No. 17-97). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed and sought comment on requiring voice service providers, gateway providers, and non-gateway intermediate providers to implement non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks in their non-IP networks. In connection with this proposal, it proposed to: (1) establish criteria for evaluating whether non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks meet TRACED Act requirements; (2) conclude that certain existing frameworks meet those requirements and seek comment on others; (3) repeal the continuing extension from caller ID authentication requirements granted to providers that rely on non-IP technology; (4) modify Commission rules to require providers to implement approved frameworks and certify to implementation in their Robocall Mitigation Database filings; and (5) give providers two years to implement one or more non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet Things, PS Docket No. 23-239
On March 14, 2024, FCC Adopted Report and Order (R&O), and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) for Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet Things was released on March 15, 2024. Consumers rely heavily on Internet-connected products to help them manage many aspects of day-to-day life, including home safety, health, recreation, and personal convenience. With this convenience, however, comes risk. Internet of Things (IoT) products are susceptible to a wide range of relatively common security vulnerabilities that are increasingly exploited by cybercriminals who are invading people's privacy and threatening national security. In July 2024, the Commission published a Public Notice seeking comment on certain additional items to further the efficient and timely rollout of the FCC IoT Labeling Program, including the format of Cybersecurity Label Administrator (CLA) and Lead Administrator applications; filling fees for CLA applications; criteria for selecting CLAs and the Lead Administrator; CLA sharing of Lead Administrator expenses; Lead Administrator neutrality; processes for withdrawal of CLA and Lead Administrator approvals; recognition of Cybersecurity Testing Laboratories (CyberLABs) outside the United States; complaint processes; confidentiality and security requirements; and the IoT registry. In September 2024, the Commission published a Public Notice in the Federal Register opening a 15-business day filing window for CLA and Lead Administrator applications and adopting additional cybersecurity risk management plan requirements for CLAs and the Lead Administrator.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America; GN Docket No. 20-32
The 5G Fund for Rural America will distribute in the first phase up to $9 billion in universal service support through competitive biddingto bring mobile voice and 5G broadband service to rural areas of the country. 5G public interestobligations and performance requirements imposed on carriers continuing to receive legacy mobile high-cost support will help ensure that the areas they serve enjoy the benefits that 5G promises. On August 14, 2024, the Commission adopted a Report and Order to implement the framework for the 5G Fund and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Tribal consent requirements for the 5G Fund.The procedures, terms and conditions, dates, and deadlines governing participation in the auctionwill be addressed in a separate proceeding.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band, (WT Docket No. 19-348)
In the 3.45 GHz Band Second R&O, the Commission adopted rules to make 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum available for flexible use throughout the contiguous United States. To facilitate this goal, the Commission previously had determined that secondary, nonfederal radiolocation licensees in the band would be relocated to the 2.9-3.0 GHz band. In the 3.45 GHz Band Second R&O, the Commission further determined that secondary, non-federal radiolocation authorizations would sunset 180 days after new 3.45 GHz Service licenses are granted in the band. On January 4, 2022, the auction for these new licenses concluded and licenses were granted on May 4, 2022. The non-federal radiolocation authorizations sunset on October 31, 2022.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Implementation of the National Suicide Improvement Act of 2018, 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline, WC Docket 18-336, PS Docket No. 23.5, PS Docket No. 15-80
On November 19, 2020, pursuant to 2020 Act's requirements that the Commission submit a report on the feasibility and cost of attaching an automatic dispatchable location with 988 calls, the Commission issued a Public Notice that sought comment on these issues. A Report to Congress regarding geolocation was released on April 15, 2021. On April 22, 2021, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to require text service providers support text messages to 988 by routing texts to the toll free number. On November 19, 2021, the Commission adopted an Order requiring the industry to enable texting to 988 by the same deadline as for voice calls, July 16, 2022. Those rules were adopted on November 21, 2021. On May 24, 2022, the Commission, following up on its report to Congress, hosted a forum in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that convened various stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding geolocation. Participants included state and local entities; suicide prevention and mental health experts and advocates; communications industry leaders; and technical experts. The Commission opened the event to the public via live feed on the Commission's website, and audience members submitted questions to panelists by email. On October 14, 2022, in accordance with the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) submitted its first 988 Fee Accountability Report to Congress reporting on the collection and distribution of 988 fees and charges by the states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Tribal authorities for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. On January 26, 2023, the Commission adopted an NPRM to help ensure that the public has access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if a service outage occurs. On April 7, 2023, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) issued a Public Notice informing the industry that Office of the Federal Register published a summary of the 988 Outage Reporting NPRM and that the NPRM comments must be filed on or before May 8, 2023, and reply comments must be filed on or before June 6, 2023. On April 12, 2023, the Bureau issued a Public Notice Bureau inviting states, political subdivisions, Indian Tribes, or villages or regional corporations to submit information on their jurisdiction's authority to collect 988 fees or charges, the amount of revenue collected from the 988 fee or charge, and how the revenue collected from the 988 fee or charge was used, covering the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This information will be used to create its Report to Congress on 988 Fees, due in October 2023. On June 9, 2023, the Bureau, in accordance with the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, provides notice that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) will continue to receive and respond to short message service (SMS) messages, and that no new texting formats have been implemented or requested at this time. Those rules were adopted on July 20, 2023. On July 21, 2023 , the Commission released a Report and Order imposing 988 outage reporting and notice requirements on covered 988 service providers. This seems duplicative of an earlier paragraph, so I suggest deleting the first one. On October 17, 2023, in accordance with the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau submitted its second 988 Fee Accountability Report to Congress reporting on the collection and distribution of 988 fees and charges by the states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Tribal authorities for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. On October 30, 2023, the Commission released an Erratum amending Appendix A of the July 2023 Report and Order. On April 18, 2024, the Bureau issued a Public Notice Bureau inviting states, political subdivisions, Indian Tribes, or villages or regional corporations to submit information on their jurisdiction's authority to collect 988 fees or charges, the amount of revenue collected from the 988 fee or charge, and how the revenue collected from the 988 fee or charge was used, covering the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This information will be used to create its Report to Congress on 988 Fees, due in October 2024. On April 25, 2024, the Commission adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on a proposal to adopt rules requiring wireless carriers to implement a georouting solution for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to ensure that calls are routed based on the geographic location for the origin of the call, rather than the area code and exchange associated with a wireless phone. The Commission also invited comment on a variety of issues related to implementing a georouting solution for the 988 Lifeline, the Commission's authority to adopt rules requiring wireless carriers to implement one or more georouting solutions for calls to the 988 Lifeline, and any potential or needed georouting solutions for non-wireless calls and texts to the 988 Lifeline. On May 29, 2024, the Bureau issued a Public Notice informing the industry that a summary of the Second FNPRM was published in the Federal Register , and that comments are due on or before June 28, 2024, and reply comments are due on or before July 29, 2024. On June 7, 2024, the Bureau, in accordance with the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, provides notice that the Lifeline will continue to receive and respond to SMS messages, and that no new texting formats have been implemented or requested at this time.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination
On March 17, 2022, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry commencing this proceeding and seeking broad comment on the statutory language and rules we should adopt consistent with Congressional direction. The Commission received substantial public comment from a range of stakeholders representing interests from the civil rights community, state and local governments, and broadband service providers of various sizes, technologies, and business models. The record reflects diverse perspectives on the nature and causes of digital discrimination of access, how to construe section 60506 and the authority it offers us, and the steps we should take to fulfill the Infrastructure Act's direction. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks to identify the harms experienced by historically excluded and marginalized communities; provide a groundwork for meaningful policy reforms and systems improvements; establish a framework for collaborative action to promote and facilitate digital opportunity for everyone; and seek more focused comment on the Commission's implementation of section 60506. These goals follow express Congressional direction in section 60506 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure that all people of the United States benefit from equal access to broadband, including by preventing and identifying steps to eliminate digital discrimination of access based on income level, race, ethnicity, color, religion, or national origin. On November 15, 2023 the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules pursuant to section 60506 of the Infrastructure Act that establish a framework to facilitate equal access to broadband internet access by preventing digital discrimination of access. These rules address policies and practices that impede equal access to broadband, while taking into account issues of technical and economic feasibility that pose serious challenges to full achievement of the equal access objective. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission proposes rules regarding affirmative obligations for broadband providers, through: (1) annual reports that facilitate greater transparency regarding substantial broadband projects recently completed by providers, and (2) internal compliance programs requiring periodic evaluation of the demographics of communities served and not served by such recently completed projects, as well as pending and planned substantial projects. The Commission also seeks comment on establishing an Office of Civil Rights.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband (SB Docket No. 25-157)
On April 28, 2025, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would initiate a review of the spectrum sharing regime between geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems operating in the 10.7-12.7, 17.3-18.6, and 19.7-20.2 GHz bands. The Notice would seek to develop a substantial technical record concerning modern and efficient spectrum sharing among non-geostationary and geostationary systems in these bands while ensuring that any rule changes do not affect the continued protection of co-frequency terrestrial services. The item would also grant a SpaceX petition for rulemaking and deny the oppositions to the petition.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Parts 2 and 25 to Enable GSO FSS in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band, Modernize Rules for 17/24 GHz BSS Space Stations, and Establish Off-Axis Uplink Power Limits for Extended Ka-Band FSS, IB Doc. No. 20-330
This item addresses the addition of an allocation in the 17.3-17.7 GHz and 17.7-17.8 GHz bands to the fixed-satellite service in the space-to-Earth direction. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to add these allocations to the U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations (non-Federal), and proposes modification of existing technical rules to prevent harmful interference between services in these bands.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Reporting on Border Gateway Protocol Risk Mitigation Progress, PS Docket No. 24-146; Secure Internet Routing, PS Docket No. 22-90
On June 6, 2024, FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to increase the security of the information routed across the Internet and promote national security by requiring providers of broadband Internet access service to report on their progress in addressing vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the technical protocol used to route information across the Internet. BGP's initial decades-old design, which remains widely deployed today, does not include intrinsic security features to ensure trust in the information that is relied upon to exchange traffic among independently managed networks on the Internet. Bad actors can in turn deliberately falsify reachability information to redirect traffic, resulting in a BGP hijacks" that can expose Americans' personal information; enable theft, extortion, and state-level espionage; and disrupt services upon which the public or critical infrastructure sectors rely. To help address these vulnerabilities, the NPRM proposes to require broadband providers to create confidential reports on the steps they have taken, and plan to undertake, to implement BGP security measures that utilize the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). The nation's largest broadband providers would also be required to file specific public data on a quarterly basis demonstrating their BGP risk mitigation progress.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Restoring Internet Freedom, WC Docket No. 17-108; Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, GN Docket No. 14–28; Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, WC Docket No. 23-320
The Commission adopted a Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration that largely reestablishes the framework the Commission adopted in 2015 for classifying broadband service and protecting the open Internet. The Declaratory Ruling classifies broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service and mobile broadband Internet access service as a commercial mobile service, finding that reclassification would provide the Commission with additional authority to safeguard national security, advance public safety, protect consumers, and facilitate broadband deployment. It determined that such classification represents the best reading of the text of the Act, accords with Commission and court precedent, and is fully justified under the Commission's longstanding authority to classify services subject to its jurisdiction. The Order broadly forbears from applying Title II provisions to broadband Internet access service, largely consistent with the 2015 forbearance approach, including those involving rate regulation, tariffing, unbundling of last-mile facilities, and cost accounting rules, while retaining statutory authority to address national security and public safety concerns, including under section 214 of the Communications Act. The Report and Order reestablishes a national regulatory approach to protect the open Internet by restoring straightforward, clear rules that prohibit broadband Internet access service providers from engaging in blocking, throttling, or paid or affiliated prioritization arrangements, including throttling practices that speed up certain content. It also reinstates a general conduct standard that would prohibit unreasonable interference or unreasonable disadvantage to consumers or edge providers. Additionally, the Order adopts enhancements to the transparency rule, makes clear that the Commission will employ a case-by-case review under sections 201 and 202 to ensure Internet traffic exchange practices do not harm the open Internet, and establishes a multi-faceted enforcement framework. The Order on Reconsideration partially grants and otherwise dismisses as moot several petitions for reconsideration filed in response to the Commission's 2021 remand Order.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WC Docket No. 22-238
The FCC seeks comment on additional action (on the SCA) it can take to help survivors of domestic violence access safe and affordable connectivity, particularly in the context of connected car services which may be used to stalk, harass, and revictimize survivors of domestic violence.
Agenda status: Next Action Undetermined (planned)
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Create a free accountCompiled from the 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda (reginfo.gov), cross-referenced against Federal Register publications. Regulation Roundup tracks all 125 FCC actions and refreshes as the agenda changes.