# 2026-12798: FCC to Debate Red Tape Cuts and Kids Online Safety 2026-12798, Sunshine Act Meetings; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2026, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-06-25; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-02). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12798 - As of: 2026-07-02 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-12798 - Title: Sunshine Act Meetings; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Type: Notice - Agencies: Federal Communications Commission - Citation: 91 FR 38436 - Published: 2026-06-25 - Effective: 2026-06-25 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-07-02 ## In one line FCC to Debate Red Tape Cuts and Kids Online Safety ## 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! ## Abstract The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rule Making that would propose and seek comment on standards for when state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have a prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services in violation of Section 253 of the Communications Act, particularly through the imposition of excessive delays and fees that impede infrastructure deployments and disincentivize investments in new infrastructure. ## Effects PRIA read - Remove Barriers to Wireline Builds: benefit, medium. 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… - Protect Children on E-Rate Networks: benefit, medium. 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 b… - Modernize E-Rate and Connectivity Funding: benefit, medium. 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 th… - Improve 911 Reliability and Interoperability: benefit, high. 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 interoperabil… - Modernize Emergency Alert Systems and Security: benefit, high. 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 ale… - Accelerate Secure Submarine Cable Buildout: benefit, medium. 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 am… ## Related documents - [2026-20591](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20591): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08 - [2026-20590](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20590): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-08 - [2026-20676](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20676): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08 - [2026-20607](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20607): Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08 - [2026-20681](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20681): Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08 - [2026-20486](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20486): Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-06 ## Sources - [2026-12798 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12798/sunshine-act-meetings-open-commission-meeting-thursday-june-25-2026) - [2026-12798 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12798.pdf) ## Related - [Previous: 2026-12795, Agency Information Collection Activity: CFM Stakeholder Feedback Survey](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12795) - [Next: 2026-12799, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12799) - [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12798 (as of 2026-07-02).