This latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action addressing artificial intelligence (AI) would, if adopted, aim to protect voters against deceptive information, including “deep fakes,” in political ads.
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Reinstatement of Consumer Advisory Committee -
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently announced the Commission's decision to reboot the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). The...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a comprehensive inquiry designed to explore ways the Commission’s Mapping Broadband Health in America platform could be expanded and enhanced to help better leverage...more
Every year, thousands of applications are filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by defense contractors and equipment manufacturers seeking approval for experimental wireless operations in support of National...more
Effort Supports $1 Billion Commitment to Facilitate Deployment of Wireless AgTech Networks -
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the next public meeting of its Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the next public meeting of its Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force (Task Force), which has been scheduled for March 28, 2023....more
On January 23, 2023 the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau released a Declaratory Ruling addressing a request for clarification submitted by US Department of Health and Human...more
1/31/2023
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The “Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act” (FACT Act), introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a list of every entity that both...more
The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act requires the Commission to publish and maintain a list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety...more
Comments sought regarding the permissibility of messages relating to Medicaid and other health coverage programs.
The FCC is seeking comment on a request for clarification submitted by the Department of Health and Human...more
Rules Effective Now for New Program Leasing Agreements, Although Appeal is Pending -
The FCC has announced the effectiveness of rules that will now require broadcasters to disclose when foreign governments or their...more
Inter-Agency Spectrum Coordination Initiative will assist frequency requests of defense contractors in support of military priorities -
Defense contractors rely on the successful coordination between the FCC and NTIA to...more
The FCC is requesting public comment on proposed reforms to the Rural Health Care Program to “promote program efficiency and ensure that rural healthcare providers receive appropriate levels of funding.”
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As you know, in our recent Alert, we addressed the announcement of the members of the FCC's Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force ("Task Force). Now, the FCC has announced the new members of the four "Working Groups"...more
The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force has been Re-Chartered for a Second Term, and its Industry Members have been announced. The first meeting of the re-chartered Task Force has been scheduled for January 13,...more
Initial Comments Requested by November 1, 2021 -
In a Notice of Inquiry, the FCC is requesting public comment in a proceeding that will help determine the scope and nature of regulation of the “Internet of Things” for the...more
10/4/2021
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FCC Seeks Nominations for Membership on Task Force and Its Working Groups by July 12, 2021.
What to Know The Federal Communications Commission will convene the next meeting of its Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity...more
On January 6, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) location requirements go into effect for fixed multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) and interconnected VoIP services, which now include outbound-only VoIP...more
The report, issued by the FCC’s Office of Economics and Analytics, finds that broadband availability has significant positive impacts on crop yields and other farm production metrics.
As part of the Federal Communications...more
Program Emphasizes Connected Care Services for Low-Income and Veteran Patients -
In a Public Notice released today, the FCC announced that its “Connected Care Pilot Program” (Pilot Program) application filing window will...more
FCC Confirms At Least $1 Billion to be Made Available for Precision Agriculture -
As part of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) efforts to support “precision agriculture” technologies and issues, the agency...more
Substantial funding for precision agriculture is anticipated as part of FCC 5G Fund to support next generation wireless services.
FCC Commitment to Precision Agriculture and Anticipated Funding -
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The FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program is poised to defray eligible health care providers’ costs of providing certain telehealth services. On September 3, 2020, the FCC issued additional information and guidance for potential...more
9/15/2020
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