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The United States Federal Communications Commission Reporting Requirements

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2025 Second Quarter Issues

Broadcasters’ next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by July 10, 2025, reflecting information for the months of April, May, and June 2025....more

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Expanded FCC Foreign Government Sponsorship ID Rules Are Now in Effect; FCC Sets December 8 Compliance Deadline

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On June 10, 2025, the Media Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Public Notice (Notice) announcing that broadcasters have until December 8, 2025 to comply with the FCC’s expanded rules...more

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New Foreign Sponsorship Disclosure Recordkeeping Requirements Become Effective, But FCC Provides Last-Minute Reprieve

With publication of OMB approval in the Federal Register, yesterday was the effective date for amendments to Section 73.1212(j) of the FCC’s Rules, which governs sponsorship identification for broadcast programming that “has...more

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FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

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FCC Proposes Broad Foreign Ownership Certification and Reporting Requirements

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing expansive new certification and disclosure requirements regarding foreign adversary ownership or control. The proposed...more

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FCC Initiates Proceeding To Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in All Commission Licenses and Authorizations

On May 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require entities holding FCC licenses, authorizations and approvals...more

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FCC Proposes Rules to Ferret Out Control of Regulated Entities by Foreign Adversaries

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a notice of proposed rulemaking on control of FCC-regulated businesses by “foreign adversaries.” If the FCC adopts these rules, nearly every entity that is subject to...more

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FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ May 2025

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more

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Targeting “Foreign Adversary” Interests, FCC Proposes Broadly Applicable Ownership Reporting Regime

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On May 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Foreign Adversary NPRM or NPRM) that seeks to promote U.S. national security by providing “a new and...more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Arizona, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New...

June 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arizona, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming to place their Annual...more

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How to Reduce Potential TCPA Liability and FCC Reassigned Numbers Database

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The Federal Communications Commission’s Reassigned Numbers Database is designed to prevent a consumer from getting unwanted calls intended for someone who previously held their phone number. Telemarketers can use the...more

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Court Rejects FCC's Reinstatement of Form 395-B Filings

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A federal appeals court has invalidated the FCC’s attempt to require broadcasters to file annual reports disclosing the race, ethnicity, and gender of their employees....more

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June 2, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in DC, MD, VA, WV, MI, OH, AZ, ID, NV, NM, UT, and WY

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming with five or more full-time...more

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Cybersecurity in the First 100 Days

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This week, the Trump Administration reached the 100-day mark—a significant milestone in any presidential term wherein key administrative priorities and objectives are promulgated. Perhaps unsurprisingly, cybersecurity stands...more

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Broadcast Station Filings Due on April 10, 2025

As described in more detail below, by April 10, 2025, all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the...more

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2025 First Quarter Issues/Programs List Advisory for Broadcast Stations

Broadcasters’ next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by April 10, 2025, reflecting information for the months of January, February, and March 2025....more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas

April 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and post...more

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April 1, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in IN, KY, TN, TX, DE, and PA

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania with five or more full-time employees must prepare by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, an annual EEO...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice reminding service providers and equipment manufacturers to maintain records documenting compliance efforts to make their technology...more

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Radio Broadcasters Cautioned by FCC Enforcement Bureau About Disclosure Obligations for Concerts and Festivals

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On February 6, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Enforcement Bureau published an Enforcement Advisory reminding radio broadcasters of their disclosure obligations in connection with artist...more

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FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ January 2025

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York,...

February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public...more

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FCC Proposes Significant Fine Against Broadcaster for Several Emergency Alert System Violations

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On January 8, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) proposing a $369,190 penalty against a television licensee for willfully and...more

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FCC Adopts New Robocall Mitigation Database Filing Requirements, Fees and Fines

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The Federal Communications Commission is enhancing its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) compliance obligations and increasing base forfeiture amounts for RMD violations. The FCC’s new rules follow a recent Enforcement...more

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Meeting Your Annual Children’s Television Programming Reporting Obligations

The deadline to file the 2024 Annual Children’s Television Programming Report with the FCC is January 30, 2025, reflecting programming aired during the 2024 calendar year. In addition, commercial stations’ documentation of...more

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