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FCC Expands National Security Reporting Requirements and Restrictions

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On May 27, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened two rulemaking proceedings aimed at foreign involvement in U.S. communications networks, particularly by countries identified as foreign adversaries, such as China...more

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The FCC’s National Security Mandate: The Rise of the Council on National Security

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman...more

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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

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

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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

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FCC Adopts Several National Security Measures

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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

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

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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

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FCC Proposes to Add Certain Connected Vehicle Technologies to the Covered List

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) have published a Public Notice seeking input on adding certain...more

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FCC Plugs National Security Gaps by Targeting “Bad Labs”

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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

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DJI Says “Bring It On” to U.S. Drone Security Scrutiny

In a surprising move, China-based DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, is not flinching at the prospect of tighter U.S. restrictions on Chinese drone companies. In fact, they’re embracing it....more

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

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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

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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

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FCC Expands National Security Measures for Telecom Industry

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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

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

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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

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Cybersecurity: Salt Typhoon’s Persistence is a Cruel Lesson for Smaller Providers

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This article is based on Carri Bennet’s April 9th presentation at the Palmetto Broadband Coalition Annual Convention in Greenville, S.C. In December 2024, the White House’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and...more

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

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

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FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats

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On March 13, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the creation of a Council on National Security (the “Council”) with Adam Chan serving as the Director. This new Council will...more

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[Podcast] The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

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In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more

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Strengthening National Security: The FCC’s Approach to the Covered List

Expect to see new entities added to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “Covered List” of communications equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States...more

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Post-Election Takeaways for TMT

The 2024 election is over and Republicans are poised in January to take over Washington, D.C.—in the White House, on the Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and at other agencies (the National...more

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Federal Government Acts on Connected Vehicle Privacy and National Security Concerns

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Concerns regarding how connected vehicles use and provide access to consumer and automotive data were top of mind across the federal government this week, spurring multiple developments including two new rulemaking...more

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Administration Poised to Act on “Internet of Things” Devices

The FCC and House of Representatives have begun discussions on the safety and security of IoT modules from China. The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling...more

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

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

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Enter Stage Right – a New Cyber Regulator Steps into the Spotlight

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The Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission recently articulated a new vision of that agency’s role in the nation’s cybersecurity. The FCC, as an independent agency with a relatively discrete set of regulatory...more

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FCC Bars Imports of Telecommunications Equipment or Technology from Certain Chinese Producers

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On November 25, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted new rules to block the importation of telecommunications equipment considered unacceptably hazardous to U.S. national security. These new FCC rules...more

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FCC Bans Import of Chinese Technology

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will categorically ban devices over national security concerns for the first time in history. Per a new order, the FCC will prohibit the import and sale of devices produced by...more

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