Recent Federal Communications Commission regulations affecting small businesses
Page 2 of 3 • Last updated April 20, 2026
37 Federal Communications Commission regulations have been published in the past 30 days, covering rule changes, notices, and final actions affecting small businesses.
- Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking ProceedingApril 20, 2026
David S. Keir filed a petition for reconsideration with the Commission on behalf of Kinéis regarding a rulemaking proceeding action.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated AuthorityApril 16, 2026
The FCC is soliciting public comment on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with emphasis on reducing burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Unleashing American Drone DominanceApril 16, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission seeks public comment on regulatory reforms to support American drone industry development, including spectrum allocation, experimental licensing streamlining, and innovation zones.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 16, 2026
Federal Enforcement Bureau suspends Donna Woods from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms, with debarment proceedings commencing and opportunity for affected parties to file opposition requests.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 16, 2026
The FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends Charles A. Jones from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms, commencing debarment proceedings against him and any entity contracting with him.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 16, 2026
The FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends Kenneth Collura from the E-Rate Program and all universal service mechanisms, with debarment proceedings initiated against him and any entities contracting with him.
- Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and BudgetApril 16, 2026
Federal Communications Commission solicits public comments on paperwork reduction initiatives through March 2024, with specific focus on reducing information collection burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 16, 2026
The FCC seeks public comment on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline RulesApril 16, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission rescinds obsolete wireline regulatory provisions to modernize its framework for telecommunications carriers.
- Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications CommissionApril 16, 2026
Federal Communications Commission invites public comment on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Refreshes Record on Lower C-Band Petitions for ReconsiderationApril 15, 2026
The FCC refreshes the record on pending petitions for reconsideration regarding lower C-band spectrum allocation (3.7-4.2 GHz) to seek a harmonized approach with upper C-band proposals in the 2025 rulemaking.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 13, 2026
Federal Enforcement Bureau suspends Mark Whitaker from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms, with debarment proceedings commencing against him and any associated contractors.
- Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated AuthorityApril 13, 2026
The FCC is reviewing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act and solicits public comment on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 13, 2026
FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends Shawn Clemmons from E-Rate Program and initiates debarment proceedings; affected contractors may file opposition requests with supporting documentation.
- Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment ProceedingsApril 13, 2026
The FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends John Comito from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms, initiating debarment proceedings with an opportunity to file opposition documentation.