FCC Launches New Communications Reliability Council
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is kicking off the 10th Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC X) with its first meeting on June 23, 2026. This group helps make our communication systems safer and more reliable, and anyone interested can join online or in person. The council’s work will run through March 2028, shaping how we stay connected securely without costing you extra.
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Public Access to CSRIC X Meeting
You can attend the first CSRIC X meeting on June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT in person at 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC, or join online at https://www.fcc.gov/live or via the FCC's YouTube channel. The meeting is open to the public and the FCC will provide audio/video coverage for remote viewers.
Captioning and Disability Accommodations
Open captioning will be provided for the June 23, 2026 meeting, and other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests should be emailed or phoned at least five days before the meeting (call (202) 418-0530 or email the provided addresses).
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