FCC to Debate Red Tape Cuts and Kids Online Safety
Published Date: 6/25/2026
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Summary
On June 25, 2026, the FCC will hold an open meeting to tackle big issues like cutting red tape for faster internet wiring and making sure kids stay safe online at schools and libraries. These changes could speed up internet access and protect children, affecting communities, schools, and local governments. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m., and everyone can watch live online—no appointment needed!
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Improve 911 Reliability and Interoperability
On June 25, 2026 the FCC will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (PS Docket No. 21-479; PS Docket No. 13-75) to modernize Next Generation 911 (NG911), improve reliability and interoperability for IP-based 911 systems, promote interstate interoperability, and eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens. The aim is to make 911 systems more reliable and better able to work across state lines.
Modernize Emergency Alert Systems and Security
The FCC will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (PS Docket Nos. 25-224, 22-329, 15-91, 15-94) on June 25, 2026 to modernize the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), including requiring targeted cybersecurity improvements to protect alerting systems from cyber threats and proposing additional modernization steps to make alerts more useful and less burdensome for providers. The goal is to preserve public trust in alerts and make them better at saving lives.
Remove Barriers to Wireline Builds
On June 25, 2026 the FCC will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket No. 25-253) that would propose standards for when state and local statutes, regulations, or requirements have a prohibitive effect on wireline telecommunications service deployments, especially where excessive delays and fees impede infrastructure and disincentivize investment. If adopted, these standards could reduce local regulatory hurdles that slow new wired internet installations.
Protect Children on E-Rate Networks
At the June 25, 2026 meeting the FCC will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket No. 26-133) seeking comment on measures to better protect children when using E-Rate-funded networks and on whether the Commission's interpretation of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is the best reading of the statute. These changes would affect policies governing internet filtering, safety, and use in schools and libraries.
Modernize E-Rate and Connectivity Funding
The FCC will consider proposals (WC Docket Nos. 13-184, 21-93, 21-455) on June 25, 2026 to modernize the E-Rate program, streamline program administration, strengthen program integrity, and assess progress on ensuring affordable high-speed broadband to and within schools and libraries, including the Emergency Connectivity Fund to close the homework gap. These actions would affect how schools and libraries obtain and use federal support for broadband connectivity.
Accelerate Secure Submarine Cable Buildout
At the June 25, 2026 meeting the Commission will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (OI Docket No. 24-523; MD Docket No. 24-524) intended to accelerate buildout of secure submarine cable infrastructure while strengthening national security, and to amend the schedule of application fees for related licenses. These actions address submarine cable licensing, security assessments, and application fee rules.
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