TV Star Aron Melber Barred from E-Rate School Internet Program?

2026-12308 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is asking for your thoughts on a new info collection to update its suspension and debarment rules. This affects businesses, individuals, governments, and nonprofits who might spend 1-2 hours responding. Comments are due by August 17, 2026, helping the FCC cut down paperwork and keep things clear and fair without extra costs.

2026-12197 — Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and small businesses to share their thoughts on how to make paperwork easier and less time-consuming. They’re reviewing some information collection rules and want comments by July 17, 2026. This effort aims to cut down hassle, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, without costing extra time or money.

2026-12234 — Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics Seek Comment on Proposed 2026 Mandatory Data Collection for Incarcerated People's Communications Services

The FCC wants to collect new info in 2026 about phone and video calls for people in jail to help set fair prices. This affects companies that provide these services and aims to make reporting easier for them. Comments on the plan are open until mid-July, so everyone can share their thoughts before any changes happen.

2026-12114 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re still useful and not too much of a hassle, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to make these forms easier and clearer. If you have ideas, send them in by August 17, 2026—this helps keep things smooth and saves time and money for everyone involved!

2026-12043 — Radio Broadcasting Services; Selmer, Tennessee

The FCC wants to remove a vacant FM radio channel (288A) in Selmer, Tennessee, because it’s too close to another station and breaks the rules. This change affects radio broadcasters and listeners in Selmer, and the FCC is asking for public comments by July 24, 2026. No money changes are expected, but the channel will officially be deleted if the plan moves forward.

2026-12089 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is asking businesses and nonprofits to share info about foreign control in their communications networks to keep things safe and transparent. This new reporting will affect about 18,000 groups, who’ll spend around 2 hours each filling out the forms. Comments on this info collection are open until August 17, 2026, so speak up if you have ideas to make it easier or clearer!

Previous: 2025-07352 — Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Decision and Order Granting an Exemption to E.L. Foust Co. From the Department of Energy Air Cleaner Energy Conservation Standards

The Department of Energy just gave E.L. Foust Co., a small business, a break from the usual energy-saving rules for air cleaners until the end of 2025. This means ELF can keep selling their air cleaners without meeting the new energy standards for now. It’s a win for the company and a heads-up for customers about what’s coming next!

Next: 2025-07354 — Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Ben Klein is suspended from the E-Rate Program, which helps schools and libraries get affordable internet. The government is starting a process to possibly ban him from these programs for good. Anyone working with him should act fast if they want to respond or protect their contracts.