Comment Now: NTIA's Space Launch Frequency Portal Needs Feedback

2026-04704 — NTIA Innovation Fund AI RAN Listening Session

The NTIA is hosting a hybrid listening session on March 23, 2026, to talk about progress and gather ideas for the Innovation Fund, which helps boost U.S. leadership in 5G and future wireless tech. This affects companies and innovators in wireless tech by shaping future funding and support. It’s a chance to influence how money is spent to build better, open, and competitive wireless networks.

2026-01594 — NTIA Listening Session on the Use of BEAD Funds Saved Through the Trump Administration's Benefit of the Bargain Reforms

The NTIA is hosting a virtual listening session on February 11, 2026, to hear ideas on how to use leftover BEAD broadband funds saved thanks to the Trump Administration’s Benefit of the Bargain reforms. This meeting affects communities and internet providers looking to expand broadband access, aiming to decide smart ways to spend these saved dollars. Stakeholders’ input will help shape future broadband plans and policies.

2026-01563 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; NTIA Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new online form that space companies must use to request radio frequencies for their launches. This helps make sure launches don’t interfere with other signals. About 15 companies will spend around an hour each filling out this form, and comments are open for 30 days after this notice.

2025-22401 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP)

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on forms used for two big programs that help Native communities get better internet. These programs, funded by a $65 billion law, aim to close the digital divide and bring fast, affordable internet to tribal areas. Comments on the forms are open until February 9, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up and help shape how the grants work!

2025-21295 — NTIA Listening Session on Kids' Excessive Screen Time

The NTIA is hosting a virtual listening session on December 10, 2025, to talk about kids spending too much time on screens at school. They want to hear from experts and stakeholders about how federal rules and funding affect the use of devices and apps in education. This meeting will help shape future policies to balance technology use and protect kids’ data, impacting schools, families, and tech companies.

2025-16680 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; NTIA Internet Use Survey

The Department of Commerce is updating its NTIA Internet Use Survey, which asks 50,000 households about their internet habits every two years. This info helps shape better broadband policies and creates a public dataset for researchers. You’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts, and it only takes about 10 minutes to respond—totally voluntary and no cost involved!

Previous: 2025-19191 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Direct Investment Surveys: BE-577, Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad-Transactions of U.S. Reporter With Foreign Affiliate

The Department of Commerce is asking businesses that own foreign companies to keep filling out the BE-577 survey every quarter, just like before. This survey helps track how much U.S. companies invest abroad and impacts important economic reports. About 1,425 businesses will spend around an hour each time, with no changes to the rules or costs, and the government is open to comments for 30 more days.

Next: 2025-19193 — Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Türkiye: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce is canceling the 2024 review of extra taxes on steel rebar from Türkiye because there’s nothing to check for the only company involved. This means no changes in duties or money for now, keeping things simple and steady for importers and businesses. If you’re dealing with Turkish rebar, no surprises or new fees are coming this year!