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FCC Opens Foreign Ownership Proceedings for Comment, Advancing National Security Focus

Wiley Rein LLP on 6/26/2025

The public comment period is now open for two Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proceedings proposing new rules related to foreign ownership of FCC authorization holders. Both proceedings are part of the...more

FCC Adopts Several National Security Measures

Venable LLP on 6/18/2025

At its May open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implemented three distinct regulatory measures aimed at protecting domestic communications networks and equipment from threats posed by hostile foreign...more

How the FCC’s Public Notice on Connected Vehicle Technologies Could Reshape the Agency’s Covered List

Wiley Rein LLP on 6/16/2025

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed adding certain connected vehicle technologies to its list of equipment and services covered By Section 2 of the Secure Networks Act – an unprecedented step that, if...more

FCC Plugs National Security Gaps by Targeting “Bad Labs”

Perkins Coie on 6/10/2025

Key Takeaways - - Per a recent FCC final rule, telecommunication certification bodies owned or controlled by “prohibited entities,” including Chinese government and military affiliates, are prohibited from testing and...more

FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

Wiley Rein LLP on 6/5/2025

Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

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...

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 6/4/2025

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

FCC Expands National Security Measures for Telecom Industry

Dickinson Wright on 5/29/2025

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took three separate actions to control foreign influence over US communications products and services. These decisions fit within the FCC’s broader efforts to safeguard...more

Targeting “Foreign Adversary” Interests, FCC Proposes Broadly Applicable Ownership Reporting Regime

Wiley Rein LLP on 5/29/2025

On May 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Foreign Adversary NPRM or NPRM) that seeks to promote U.S. national security by providing “a new and...more

FCC Council on National Security Launches Investigation of Businesses Linked to the Chinese Communist Party

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/14/2025

In its first major initiative, on March 21, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) newly formed Council on National Security (Council) launched an investigation into the “ongoing U.S. operations” of businesses...more

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - November 15, 2024 #2

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/18/2024

Good Afternoon! After the Republicans’ sweeping victory in last week’s election, the space community waits for guidance from the incoming Administration. Meanwhile, Congress enters the lame duck session with a slate of...more

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - February 2024

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/12/2024

Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

FCC Proposes Rules for Ongoing Review of International Section 214 Authorizations

Venable LLP on 6/7/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to exercise more regulatory oversight over entities that have the authority to provide communications between the United States and foreign countries....more

Commerce Releases New Proposed Rule Governing Restrictions on Chinese Investments by CHIPS Act Applicants

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/3/2023

The proposed rule tightens restrictions on activities by “affiliates” and clarifies scope of statutory clawbacks. The Department of Commerce released a proposed rule imposing guardrails preventing the “improper use of...more

U.S.-China Relationship: Assessing the Risk of Marketing Electronics Made Outside the United States

Venable LLP on 11/29/2022

Just weeks after President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face to restore dialogue between the two countries, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that could limit national security threats...more

CFIUS Continues Active 2020 With Proposed Rule Modifying Mandatory Declarations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/27/2020

Since the beginning of 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has issued numerous regulations to implement fully the Foreign Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) on behalf of the Committee on Foreign...more

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/17/2018

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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