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Federal rules on communications: 97 since January 2024

66 final rules and 31 proposed rules since January 11, 2024, 9 of them marked significant. 2 are open for comment now. Most come from the Federal Communications Commission (69), Health and Human Services Department (5), Federal Railroad Administration (4), Energy Department (3).

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Open for comment

DocumentAgencyTypeComments due
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
2026-18366
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleNov 9
Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
2026-18282
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleDec 7

Every document, newest first

DocumentAgencyTypePublished
Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the 911 Grant Program
2026-20493
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationFinal ruleOct 6
[WC Docket Nos. 25-208, 25-209; FCC 26-19; FR ID 370342] Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes, Accelerating Network Modernization
2026-20192
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleOct 1
Telecommunications Relay Service ASCII Format Requirement
2026-18478
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 10
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
2026-18366
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleSep 9
Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
2026-18282
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleSep 8
Education Department General Administrative Regulations
2026-17239 · significant
Education DepartmentProposed ruleAug 24
Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency
2026-16503
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 13
Wireless Emergency Alerts; The Emergency Alert System; Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems
2026-15600
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJul 31
Upper C-Band (3.98-4.2 GHz); Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
2026-15598
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 31
Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks
2026-15123
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 27
Electronic Delivery of Information Under the Federal Securities Laws
2026-14679
Securities and Exchange CommissionProposed ruleJul 21
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability
2026-13998
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 10
Zero-Based Regulating
2026-13875 · significant
Energy DepartmentFinal ruleJul 9
Zero-Based Regulating
2026-10729 · significant
Energy DepartmentProposed ruleMay 29
Zero-Based Regulating
2026-10727 · significant
Energy DepartmentFinal ruleMay 29
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2026-09821
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 15
Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications of Recipients of Departmental Financial Assistance
2026-09266
Health and Human Services DepartmentFinal ruleMay 11
Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service
2026-09190
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 8
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
2026-08249
Federal Railroad AdministrationFinal ruleApr 28
Improving Customer Service and Protecting Consumers Through Onshoring
2026-07960
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleApr 23
Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities
2026-07663
Justice DepartmentFinal ruleApr 20
Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes
2026-07622
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 20
Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline Rules
2026-07343
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 16
Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control
2026-06992
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 10
Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees
2026-06866
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 9
Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules
2026-06864
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 9
Reforming Legacy Rules for an All-IP Future; Accelerating Network Modernization
2026-05727
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 24
Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization
2026-05213
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 17
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz
2026-03744
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleFeb 25
Delete, Delete, Delete
2026-01442
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 26
Delete, Delete, Delete
2026-00612
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 14
Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, 2019) (WRC-19), Revision to Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone Field Strength Limits
2026-00588
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJan 14
Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015) (WRC-15), Other Allocation Issues, and Related Rule Updates
2026-00587
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 14
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; CORES Registration System
2026-00010
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 6
Analog Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization
2025-24210
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJan 2
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
2025-23484
Health and Human Services DepartmentProposed ruleDec 19, 2025
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
2025-22633
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 12, 2025
Incarcerated People's Communication Services; Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
2025-22125
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 5, 2025
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
2025-21928
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleDec 4, 2025
Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities
2025-21325
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleNov 26, 2025
Advancing IP Interconnection
2025-21324
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleNov 26, 2025
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
2025-21001
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 25, 2025
Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks
2025-19658
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleOct 27, 2025
Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes
2025-16540
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleAug 28, 2025
Telecommunications Relay Service ASCII Format Requirement
2025-16374
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleAug 27, 2025
Delete, Delete, Delete; Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Interconnection Between Local Exchange Carriers and Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers
2025-15107
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 8, 2025
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2025-14970
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 7, 2025
Revisions to the Regulations Regarding Intermittent Energy
2025-14627
Land Management BureauFinal ruleAug 1, 2025
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2025-13308
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJul 16, 2025
Updating the Definition of Person
2025-12190
Federal Railroad AdministrationFinal ruleJul 1, 2025
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
2025-12180
Federal Railroad AdministrationProposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations Regulations
2025-12162
Federal Railroad AdministrationFinal ruleJul 1, 2025
Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees
2025-11477
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJun 23, 2025
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability
2025-09279
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJun 4, 2025
Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
2025-06865
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 7, 2025
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
2025-05904
Federal Trade CommissionFinal ruleApr 22, 2025
Wireless Emergency Alerts; Emergency Alert System
2025-04126
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 18, 2025
Wireless Emergency Alerts; Emergency Alert System
2025-04125
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 18, 2025
Facilitating Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility
2025-03602
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 17, 2025
Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks; Schedule of Application Fees
2025-03718
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 13, 2025
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz
2025-02962
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 6, 2025
Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles
2025-00592 · significant
Industry and Security BureauFinal ruleJan 16, 2025
Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
2024-29967
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 8, 2025
Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025
2024-30608
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationFinal ruleDec 30, 2024
Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band
2024-28980
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Access to Video Conferencing
2024-27479
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
2024-28335
Commerce DepartmentFinal ruleDec 6, 2024
NGSO Fixed-Satellite Service (Space-to-Earth) Operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band
2024-28390
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 5, 2024
Improving Public Safety Communications in the 4.9 GHz Band
2024-26794
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 20, 2024
Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence; Lifeline and Link Up Reform Modernization
2024-25531
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 4, 2024
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces 15-Business Day Filing Window for Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator and Lead Administrator Applications
2024-23844
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleOct 21, 2024
Health and Human Services Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
2024-21984
Health and Human Services DepartmentFinal ruleOct 2, 2024
Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles
2024-21903 · significant
Industry and Security BureauProposed ruleSep 26, 2024
Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2024; Assessment and Collection of Space and Earth Station Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2024, Second Report and Order
2024-21159
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 25, 2024
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2024-18603
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 24, 2024
Incarcerated People's Communication Services; Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
2024-19037
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 20, 2024
Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Lifeline and Link Up Reform Modernization
2024-18938
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 29, 2024
Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things
2024-14148
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 30, 2024
Redesignation of Regulations for Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
2024-15258
Industry and Security BureauFinal ruleJul 18, 2024
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2024-14491
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJul 5, 2024
Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation; Correction
2024-13641
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJun 25, 2024
Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence; Lifeline and Link Up Reform Modernization
2024-12220
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJun 4, 2024
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band; Correction
2024-11744
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 31, 2024
Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom
2024-10674
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 22, 2024
Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations
2024-10721
Foreign Assets Control OfficeFinal ruleMay 17, 2024
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
2024-09237
Health and Human Services DepartmentFinal ruleMay 9, 2024
Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation
2024-06669
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 30, 2024
Modernizing and Expanding Access to the 70/80/90 GHz Bands; Report and Order
2024-05390
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 29, 2024
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities
2024-07758
Justice DepartmentFinal ruleApr 24, 2024
Update of the Communications Uses Program, Cost Recovery Fee Schedules, and Section 512 of FLPMA for Rights-of-Way
2024-06997 · significant
Land Management BureauFinal ruleApr 12, 2024
Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund
2024-06292
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 10, 2024
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band; Correction
2024-07170
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 4, 2024
Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2024-03157
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 13, 2024
Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations
2024-03869 · significant
Health and Human Services DepartmentFinal ruleMar 4, 2024
Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities
2024-01580 · significant
Commerce DepartmentProposed ruleJan 29, 2024
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination
2023-28835
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 22, 2024
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
2023-28569
Federal Trade CommissionProposed ruleJan 11, 2024

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