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FCC Chairman Outlines Proposals in Support of Build America Agenda

Chairman Carr delivered a speech in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on July 2 titled “A Build Agenda for America” in which he laid out the FCC’s priorities for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. In citing to what he...more

7/7/2025 / Deregulation , FCC , Infrastructure , National Security , Regulatory Agenda , Regulatory Reform , Telecommunications , Trump Administration , Wireless Industry

President Trump Issues Executive Orders to Boost Domestic Drone Industry and Enhance Airspace Security

President Donald J. Trump has taken action to bolster the American drone industry and safeguard U.S. airspace with the signing of two critical executive orders. Entitled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring...more

6/26/2025 / Drones , Executive Orders , Government Agencies , Innovative Technology , National Security , Regulatory Reform , Supply Chain , Technology Sector , Trump Administration

FCC Announces Comment Deadlines for the Foreign Ownership NPRM

On Monday, June 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice announcing comment and reply comment deadlines for the Identifying Foreign Adversary Ownership Stakes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

6/26/2025 / China , Disclosure Requirements , FCC , Filing Deadlines , Foreign Adversaries , Foreign Ownership , National Security , Russia , Telecommunications

In New Executive Orders, President Trump Emphasizes American Drone Dominance

On June 6, President Donald J. Trump issued two executive orders addressing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The first, titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” directs agencies to...more

6/25/2025 / Aviation Industry , Drones , Executive Orders , Export Controls , Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , National Security , Regulatory Reform , Supply Chain , Trump Administration

FCC Initiates Proceeding To Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in All Commission Licenses and Authorizations

On May 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unanimously voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require entities holding FCC licenses, authorizations and approvals...more

6/4/2025 / Disclosure Requirements , FCC , Foreign Adversaries , Foreign Ownership , Government Agencies , National Security , Proposed Rules , Reporting Requirements , Telecommunications

FCC Voted To Adopt New Items on Foreign Ownership Requirements and Spectrum Use in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands at Its May 22...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its May Open Meeting on Thursday, May 22, during which it voted to adopt three items: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to require holders of certain...more

6/4/2025 / China , FCC , Foreign Investment , Foreign Ownership , National Security , Proposed Rules , Regulatory Oversight , Russia , Spectrum , Telecommunications

Trusty Confirmation Hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee Focuses on Broadband, Auction Authority and National Security

Olivia Trusty, nominee for the open Republican Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Commissioner position, appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Trusty has...more

4/14/2025 / Broadband , Cybersecurity , FCC , National Security , Regulatory Agenda , Robocalling , Senate Confirmation Hearings , Telecommunications , Universal Service Fund

Sean Conway

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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