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Federal rules on satellites: 33 since January 2024

25 final rules and 8 proposed rules since January 5, 2024. 1 is open for comment now. Most come from the Federal Communications Commission (30), Copyright Royalty Board (2), Copyright Office, Library of Congress (1).

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Open for comment

DocumentAgencyTypeComments due
Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
2026-18282
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleDec 7

Every document, newest first

DocumentAgencyTypePublished
Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
2026-18282
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleSep 8
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
Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability
2026-13998
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 10
Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband
2026-09565
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMay 13
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
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
Space Modernization for the 21st Century
2025-22019
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleDec 5, 2025
Cost of Living Adjustment to Satellite Carrier Compulsory License Royalty Rates
2025-21694
Copyright Royalty BoardFinal ruleDec 1, 2025
Expediting Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Station Applications; Space Innovation
2025-16375
Federal Communications CommissionFinal 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
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
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
Spectrum Sharing Rules for NGSO Fixed-Satellite Service Systems; Correction
2025-01115
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJan 22, 2025
Spectrum Sharing Rules for NGSO Fixed-Satellite Service Systems
2024-28993
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleDec 13, 2024
Statutory Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices
2024-28984
Copyright Office, Library of CongressFinal ruleDec 12, 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
Cost of Living Adjustment to Satellite Carrier Compulsory License Royalty Rates
2024-27737
Copyright Royalty BoardFinal ruleNov 29, 2024
Space Innovation; Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age
2024-17093
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleAug 9, 2024
Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements
2024-16977
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleAug 5, 2024
Amendments to Rules for Direct Broadcast Satellite, Satellite Services, and 17 GHz; Updates to Forms 312 and 312-R for the International Communications Filing System; Corrections to 17 GHz Report and Order
2024-15465
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJul 17, 2024
Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage From Space; Space Innovation; Correction
2024-13641
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleJun 25, 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
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
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band; Correction
2024-07170
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleApr 4, 2024
Space Innovation; Facilitating Capabilities for In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing
2024-05389
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleMar 15, 2024
Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
2024-03157
Federal Communications CommissionFinal ruleMar 13, 2024
Promoting Competition in the American Economy: Cable Operator and DBS Provider Billing Practices
2023-28622
Federal Communications CommissionProposed ruleJan 5, 2024

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