April 7, 2021 - Public Notice
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categoryThe Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies and serves as the agency's connection to the American consumer. Our mission includes disability rights, consumer education, and outreach to state, local and Tribal governments. Learn more about our work.
Patrick Webre, Bureau Chief
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Headlines
April 1, 2021 - Statement
FCC Announces First Slate of Emergency Broadband Benefit Providers
March 23, 2021 - Public Notice
TRS Fund Contribution Base Expansion Comment Dates
March 23, 2021 - Public Notice
Comment Sought GSA Petition for Waiver TRS Registration
March 22, 2021 - News Release
FCC Reaches Out to Collect Consumer Broadband Availability Experiences
March 4, 2021 - Public Notice
FCC Announces April 1 RCCCI Certification Deadline
Recent Blog Posts
July 27, 2020 - 8:20 am
Celebrating a 30-Year Evolution for Accessible Communications
One of the many things we take for granted in life is the ability to make a simple phone call.
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Building on the Promise of Call Blocking
For some time now, stopping unwanted and illegal calls has been the FCC’s top consumer...
Disability Rights
Our Disability Rights Office addresses a variety of disability-related telecommunications matters, including access to equipment and services, mobile phone web browsers, emergency information and closed captioning. We also provide expert advice and assistance to consumers, industry and others on issues relevant to people with disabilities.