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Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; CORES Registration System
The Federal Communications Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 6, 2026. It took effect on February 5, 2026.
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What the agency says
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts rules requiring Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD or Database) filers to take additional steps to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and currentness of submitted information. The rules also establish a base forfeiture of $10,000 for each violation for filers that submit false or inaccurate information to the Database, as well as a base forfeiture of $1,000 for failure to update information that has changed in the Database within 10 days. Further, the Wireline Competition Bureau is directed to establish a dedicated reporting mechanism for deficient filings in the Database, as well as to issue additional guidance and "best practices" for filers. Additionally, the Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of the Managing Director are directed to develop a two-factor (or more) authentication solution for accessing the Database.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-00010
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Federal Communications Commission
- Published
- January 6, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 5, 2026
- Dates
- Effective date: This rule is effective February 5, 2026, except for the amendments to Sec. Sec. 1.8002(b)(2) and 64.6305(h), which may contain modifications to existing information collection requirements that require review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act; and Sec. 1.1105, which requires notice to Congress pursuant to section 9A(b)(2) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 159A(b)(2), and also requires certain updates to the FCC's information technology systems and internal procedures to ensure efficient and effective implementation. The Commission
- Docket
- WC Docket No. 24-213, MD Docket No. 10-234; FCC 24-135; FR ID 295288
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 64
- Topics
- Claims; Communications; Communications common carriers; Communications equipment; Environmental impact statements; Equal access to justice; Equal employment opportunity; Federal buildings and facilities; Government employees; Individuals with disabilities; Internet; Investigations; Penalties; Radio; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Satellites; Security measures; Telecommunications; Television
- Pages
- 15
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