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Federal rules on communications equipment: 86 since January 2024

55 final rules and 31 proposed rules since January 8, 2024. 2 are open for comment now. Most come from the Federal Communications Commission (79), Mine Safety and Health Administration (5), Coast Guard (1), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (1).

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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

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DocumentAgencyTypePublished
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
2026-18535
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 11
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
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
2026-16197
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleAug 7
Wireless Emergency Alerts; The Emergency Alert System; Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems
2026-15600
Federal Communications CommissionProposed 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
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability
2026-13998
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 10
Resilient Networks; Concerning Disruptions to Communications
2026-13155
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJun 30
Broadcast Station Rule Updates
2026-10008
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 19
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2026-09822
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 15
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
2026-09821
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 15
Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
2026-09819
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 15
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
Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules
2026-06864
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 9
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
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz
2026-03420
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleFeb 20
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
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
2025-22633
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 12, 2025
Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System
2025-22434
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 10, 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
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
2025-21001
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 25, 2025
Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments
2025-20727
Coast GuardFinal ruleNov 24, 2025
Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard
2025-20437
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleNov 20, 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
Resilient Networks; Concerning Disruptions to Communications
2025-17899
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 16, 2025
Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard
2025-16990
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 5, 2025
Resilient Networks; Disruptions to Communications
2025-16737
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleSep 2, 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
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
2025-14704
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 4, 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
Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines
2025-11743
Mine Safety and Health AdministrationProposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Mining of Pillars
2025-11740
Mine Safety and Health AdministrationProposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Trolleys
2025-11738
Mine Safety and Health AdministrationProposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Photometers
2025-11623
Mine Safety and Health AdministrationProposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Installation of Foam Generator Systems in Underground Coal Mines
2025-11739
Mine Safety and Health AdministrationProposed ruleJun 30, 2025
Lower 37 GHz Band and Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Service
2025-10476
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJun 12, 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
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2025-04833
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 25, 2025
Broadcast Station Rule Updates
2025-03115
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 24, 2025
Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band; Corrections
2025-04132
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 21, 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
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
Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus
2025-02816
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleFeb 21, 2025
Resilient Networks; Disruptions to Communications
2025-00495
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 21, 2025
Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
2024-29967
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 8, 2025
Modifying Emissions Limits for the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Bands
2024-29313
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Program Originating FM Broadcast Booster Stations
2024-29290
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band
2024-28980
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Improving Public Safety Communications in the 4.9 GHz Band
2024-26794
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 20, 2024
Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility
2024-25088
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleNov 13, 2024
Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems
2024-24105
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleOct 21, 2024
Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands, 600 MHz Guard Band, 600 MHz Duplex Gap, and the 941.5-944 MHz, 944-952 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, 1435-1525 MHz, 6875-6900 MHz and 7100-7125 MHz Bands
2024-23959
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleOct 18, 2024
Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2024-21955
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleSep 26, 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
Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Protecting Consumers From Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
2024-19028
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleSep 10, 2024
Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus
2024-17479
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 15, 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
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band; Correction
2024-11744
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 31, 2024
Wireless Emergency Alerts; Regarding the Emergency Alert System
2024-07401
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMay 13, 2024
Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
2024-08711
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesFinal ruleMay 6, 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
Program Originating FM Broadcast Booster Stations
2024-07911
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleApr 16, 2024
Program Originating FM Broadcast Booster Stations
2024-07910
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 16, 2024
Resilient Networks; Disruptions to Communications
2024-07402
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 11, 2024
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band; Correction
2024-07170
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 4, 2024
Resilient Networks; Disruptions to Communications
2024-06092
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 26, 2024
Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2024-03157
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 13, 2024
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; and Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz
2023-28620
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleFeb 26, 2024
Disruptions to Communications
2023-28834
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 26, 2024
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; and Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz
2023-28006
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 8, 2024

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