Michael O'Rielly
Experts Call for Modernization, Rewrite of 1996 Telecom Act
Ahead of Thursday's hearing, witnesses point to opportunities to promote competition, broadband classification, and AI infrastructure.
Communications Act
The Communications Act of 1934 established the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the telephone, telegraph, and radio communications in the U.S. The act has been amended many times to address emerging technologies.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Open Pole Attachment Rule Review, Streamlining Deployment
Utility pole attachment delays have been a key roadblock in broadband deployment.
Expert Opinion
Daniel Suhr: Broadcast License Revocation Fact Check
Historical FCC precedent includes cases where station owners lost their broadcast licenses for deliberately skewing news coverage toward favored political candidates.
Free Speech
Senators Press FCC Chair for First Time Since Kimmel Controversy
Senators confront Carr on broadcast influence, consolidation, and FCC independence
Free Speech
FCC Chairman Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Wednesday Senate Oversight Hearing
Groups call on senators to probe Brendan Carr’s use of public interest and news distortion policies
permitting
Cities in California and Illinois Challenge FCC’s Preemptive Reforms
Local governments warned wildfire regions need stronger resiliency protections.
Communications Act
Cities Oppose FCC Inquiry into Speeding Wireline Permitting
Broadband carriers, meanwhile, push the FCC for 60 to 90 day shot clocks, citing months long permitting delays.
permitting
FCC's Wireless Siting Proposal Sparks Wave of Local Opposition
More than 200 individuals urged the FCC to abandon rules they say erode local rights and speed tower approvals.
Communications Act
Left–Right Coalition Files Petition to Strike 'News Distortion' Rule
Advocates said the policy created risks for newsroom independence and speech.
Commerce
Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr
The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.
national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
FCC
‘How Do We Call for Help?’ Rural Residents Push Back on FCC’s Copper Retirement
Wildfire survivors, first responders, seniors and rural residents warn that landlines remain essential.
FCC
Utilities Reject FCC Bid to Open Streetlights for Broadband
Utilities also criticized limits on make-ready charges proposed in the FCC’s pole attachment plan.
AI
Trump AI Plan Spurs FCC Review of State Regulations
Chairman Brendan Carr cites Communications Act powers as a possible means to preempt state AI laws
permitting
FCC Asked to Strike Down Broadband Exclusivity Deal
Intrepid says five year right-of-way lockout violates federal and state law.
Digital Inclusion
Cruz to Introduce CRA Resolution Targeting FCC’s E-Rate Rule
Part of a 'lengthy list' of Biden-era rules Republicans plan to overturn using CRA.
