FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Comment on Prohibiting Importation, Marketing of Certain Covered UAS & UAS Critical Components
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 26-184):
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Introduction
By this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) propose to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons" (covered equipment)./1 Such prohibitions
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 26-184):
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Introduction
By this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) propose to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons" (covered equipment)./1 Such prohibitionswould apply to the advertising, distribution, and sale of such equipment./2 In particular, we propose to apply such prohibitions to certain communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025 NDAA), added to the Covered List in December 2025./3 This would encompass all covered equipment produced by Anzu Robotics, LLC ("Anzu") and their affiliates, subsidiaries, and other partners. These prohibitions would not apply to any importation or marketing for the purpose of use by the federal government, nor for the purpose of commercial testing and product development. Moreover, while importation and marketing would be prohibited, this prohibition would not affect continued use or operation of already-purchased covered equipment. We seek comment on these proposals and the relevant factors, including national security, economic, and supply chain considerations, that would justify prohibiting the continued importation and marketing of such previously authorized covered equipment.
Background
In November 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted rules to prohibit authorization of equipment identified on the Covered List./4 However, the Commission did not revoke previously granted authorizations of covered equipment./5 In October 2025, the Commission adopted the EA Security Second R&O, which among other things established a procedure to limit the scope of an existing authorization of covered equipment to prohibit continued importation or marketing of such equipment, without revoking the underlying authorization./6 The Commission noted that its goal was to mitigate potential national security risks associated with covered equipment in the nation's supply chain that was authorized prior to a Covered List addition under 47 U.S.C Sec. 1601(b)./7 The Commission directed PSHSB and OET to "institute proceedings to determine whether to apply these prohibitions to some or all of the equipment currently on the Covered List" and it delegated authority to PSHSB and OET to apply such prohibitions pursuant to the framework and process outlined in the EA Security Second R&O./8 The Commission also gave specific directives to PSHSB and OET regarding how to analyze and implement the procedures established in the EA Security Second R&O./9
On December 22, 2025, PSHSB added all uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country to the Covered List./10 PSHSB also added communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA to the Covered List./11 This action was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that such equipment and services pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./12
On January 7, 2026, the Commission received a subsequent National Security Determination from the Department of War (DoW) stating that certain equipment should be removed from the Covered List because it does not pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./13 Accordingly, PSHSB updated the Covered List to exempt: UAS and UAS critical components included on the Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue UAS Cleared List until January 1, 2027; and UAS and UAS critical components that qualify as "domestic end products" under the Buy American Standard (48 CFR Sec. 25.101(a)), until January 1, 2027.
Both National Security Determinations provided that the identified UAS and UAS critical components should be included on the Covered List, unless DoW or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) makes a specific determination to the FCC that a given UAS or class of UAS, or a specific UAS critical component, does not pose risks to U.S. national security. The FCC established a process for entities to request individual Conditional Approvals for their covered UAS and UAS critical components by submitting the required information, and DoW has granted several such Conditional Approvals./14 Additionally, on June 15, 2026, based on a National Security Determination from DoW, PSHSB updated the Covered List to exempt "Toy Drones" as defined in the National Security Determination as well as "Toy Drones that contain foreign-produced components."/15 Furthermore, on July 21, 2026, we updated the Covered List to reflect a DoW determination that: (1) extended to January 1, 2028, the exemption of UAS and UAS critical components included on DoW's Blue UAS Cleared List or that qualify as "domestic end products" under the Buy American Standard, and (2) clarified that Conditional Approvals for foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical components will not terminate on December 31, 2026, so long as the applicant complies with its approved onshoring plan and updated vetting of the products./16
On March 27, 2026, PSHSB and OET released a Public Notice seeking comment on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of equipment that had been placed on the Covered List in 2024 or earlier but was originally authorized prior to the adoption of the Commission's 2022 equipment authorization and national security rules./17 The March 27 Public Notice explained that those additions to the Covered List were made pursuant to a specific national security determination made by Congress, which the Commission found constituted a "specific determination that such equipment poses an 'unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.'"/18 PSHSB and OET sought comment on whether maintaining such authorizations would undermine the Commission's national security framework and whether prohibiting continued importation and marketing would better serve the public interest./19
On June 26, 2026, after review of the record, PSHSB and OET issued a second Public Notice summarizing the comments received, evaluating the technical, economic, and national security considerations raised by commenters, and assessing the public interest implications of the proposed prohibition./20 The June 26 Public Notice concluded that equipment authorized before the adoption of the Commission's 2022 rules posed unacceptable risks to national security when imported or marketed in the United States./21 The Commission therefore determined that adoption of the prohibition was warranted and announced that the prohibition would become effective 10 days after publication in the Federal Register./22 The June 26 Public Notice emphasized that expedited action was necessary because a delayed but impending prohibition could incentivize importers and distributors to accelerate shipments of covered equipment into the U.S market, which is a result that is directly contrary to the purpose of the Notice./23 Following the release of the June 26 Public Notice, the Commission updated its website to reflect the newly adopted prohibitions./24 These prohibitions went into effect on July 16, 2026.
On July 17, 2026, PSHSB and OET released a Public Notice seeking comment on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously-authorized foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical components, and certain communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA, added to the Covered List in December 2025./25 This encompassed all covered equipment produced by the following entities and their affiliates, subsidiaries, and other partners: Cogito Tech Company, Limited; Fikaxo Technology Inc.; Lyno Dynamics LLC; Skyhigh Tech LLC; Spatial Hover Inc; SZ Knowact Robot Technology Co., Ltd.; WaveGo Tech LLC; Xtra Technology LLC; and Guangzhou Xaircraft Technology Co. Ltd./26
On May 8, 2026, the Enforcement Bureau (EB) opened an investigation and issued a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Anzu,/27 a U.S.-based UAS company, based on publicly available information that Anzu was producing certain devices listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA./28 On July 9, 2026, Anzu responded to the LOI in a confidential filing./29 Public sources suggest that Anzu devices are produced by an entity with a technology sharing or licensing agreement with an entity named in section 1709 and thus are considered covered equipment./30 Anzu's UAS and UAS controllers would also be covered equipment because they are produced in Malaysia, a foreign country./31 On August 3, 2026, OET temporarily deferred the grantee codes of these companies based on publicly available information that this company is producing covered equipment, which is prohibited from receiving equipment authorization./32
Today, we initiate another proceeding to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously-authorized covered equipment added to the Covered List in 2025.
Discussion
The Commission has legal authority to review an existing authorization for covered equipment, and to revoke such authorization pursuant to current rules./33 Under section 2.939(a), the Commission may "revoke . . . any equipment authorization" for various reasons, including "conditions coming to the attention of the Commission which would warrant it in refusing to grant an original application."/34 Likewise, under section 2.939(e), PSHSB and OET "may place limitations on an existing authorization for covered equipment authorizations to prohibit continued importation or marketing" of such equipment./35
Scope. Pursuant to section 2.939(e), we propose to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously-authorized covered equipment referenced above. We tentatively conclude that such equipment is covered equipment. Specifically, we propose to apply such prohibitions to communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA produced by Anzu, to include FCC IDS 2BBYS-RAPTOR and 2BBYS-RRC01. We tentatively conclude that such equipment is covered equipment. As stated above, public reporting indicates that this equipment is listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA, because it is produced by an entity with a technology licensing or sharing agreement with an entity named in section 1709 and because the equipment is produced in a foreign country./36
This proposed prohibition on importation and marketing would not apply to any other already-authorized covered equipment, including UAS or UAS critical components or other communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA. Furthermore, this prohibition would not apply to importation or marketing for the purpose of use by the federal government, nor for the purpose of commercial testing and product development. Finally, while importation and marketing would be prohibited, this prohibition would not affect the continued use or operation of already-purchased UAS or UAS critical components that were -foreign-produced or communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA.
We seek comment on our tentative conclusions that the above-referenced equipment is covered equipment. We invite commenters to provide specific evidence in response to our tentative conclusions. Below, we provide a brief analysis of the relevant factors that would justify limitation on the authorization of previously authorized "covered" equipment and tentatively conclude that prohibiting the continued importation and marketing of this previously authorized covered equipment serves the public interest.
National security impacts. We start with national security concerns, because, as the Commission noted in the EA Security Second R&O, "[i]t is obvious and unarguable that no governmental interest is more compelling than the security of the Nation."/37 In the EA Security Second R&O, the Commission stated that older models of covered equipment, which are still widely sold in the U.S., pose an unacceptable risk to national security when imported or marketed in the United States, "not only when such equipment is new to the market."/38 The Commission agreed with commenters who pointed out that certain previously authorized devices that are now considered covered equipment "likely remain[] marketable in the United States" and "may present continuing national security threats."/39
An Executive Branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including appropriate national security agencies, one of whom was the DoW,/40 specifically determined that UAS and UAS critical components produced in foreign countries and communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA "pose unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States or the safety and security of United States persons."/41 This determination of "unacceptable risks" was based on an assessment of "threats from unauthorized surveillance, sensitive data exfiltration, supply chain vulnerabilities, and other potential threats to the homeland."/42 We believe this determination included all already-authorized covered equipment described in this Public Notice, which are communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA./43 We tentatively accept this determination and "give [it] particular weight," as the Commission directed./44
Therefore, based on the EA Security Second R&O and the December 21, 2025, National Security Determination, we tentatively conclude that prohibiting the continued importation and marketing of this previously authorized communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA as described above is necessary to protect national security by mitigating risks to the U.S. communications sector.
Economic and supply chain impacts. We seek comment on the potential economic and supply chain impacts of prohibiting the continued importation and marketing of the above-referenced already-authorized covered equipment. How would this proposed action affect the financial interests of consumers, providers, and manufacturers in the communications sector? As the Commission noted in the EA Security Second R&O, it may consider "countervailing economic concerns when implementing the prohibitions for already-authorized devices."/45 What are the economic or supply chain considerations that weigh in favor or against taking this proposed action? We invite commenters to provide data that we should consider in our analysis.
We tentatively conclude that our proposed action would not have substantial economic and supply chain impacts, especially given that the devices subject to our proposed limitation appear to comprise a very small share of the market. Anzu does not appear in major industry market analyses or rankings./46 Do commenters agree that economic and supply chain impacts are relatively minor? Could other equipment fill any gaps that may be created by this proposed prohibition? Has the Conditional Approval process provided an adequate source for trusted equipment now or in the future? Would this proposal be cost-effective for the public in terms of obtaining trusted equipment? Would providers' compliance costs decrease as they replace covered equipment with trusted equipment? We strongly encourage commenters to supply data and other specific evidence of economic costs to this prohibition.
On the other hand, we seek comment on any economic benefits that might arise as a result of these prohibitions. We note that after the initial update to the Covered List, billions of dollars have already been raised by domestic UAS producers, creating thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs./47 Additionally, billions more have been committed for domestic production of UAS and UAS critical components, which are expected to generate additional jobs./48 These investments include capital from domestic investors as well as foreign investors supporting U.S. manufacturing./49 We tentatively conclude that if the proposed prohibitions of the previously authorized covered equipment subject to this Public Notice generated economic harm by noticeably reducing supply, such prohibition would spur investments in domestic production that would generate a countervailing positive economic impact. Do commenters agree? We seek comment on the economic effects of the likely investment in U.S. production that this proposed prohibition would yield.
Public interest analysis. We tentatively conclude that prohibiting the importation and marketing of previously authorized covered equipment subject to this Public Notice is consistent with the public interest because it protects American communications networks from devices specifically determined by an Executive Branch interagency body to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/50 We also tentatively conclude that there are no public interest factors that outweigh our tentative conclusion regarding the proposed ban on import and marketing of this previously authorized covered equipment. We seek comment on this public interest analysis. Do commenters agree that the national security benefits outweigh any negative economic or supply chain factors? Are there any other public interest considerations that weigh in favor or against taking this proposed action? We invite commenters to provide any information that would assist the Commission in its balancing of the need to address the national security risks posed by the continued importation and marketing of previously authorized covered equipment in communications networks with the impact of the proposed prohibitions on government partners, consumers, industry, and the public at large.
Implementation
Existing authorizations. We clarify that, if this prohibition is adopted, the continued use or operation of the previously-authorized foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical components, as well as the communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA, that are the subject of this Public Notice and are already in the hands of users would remain authorized. This is consistent with the approach that the Commission adopted in the EA Security Second R&O./51 The limitation on existing authorizations would not result in the revocation of an existing authorization of covered equipment and, therefore, would not affect the continued use or operation of devices that consumers already possess.
Implementation timeline. We propose that Anzu must cease all importation and marketing activities within 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. We believe that this timeline is reasonable and strikes the appropriate balance between addressing the national security concerns and minimizing any potential adverse economic or supply chain impacts. We seek comment on the proposed timeline and invite input from responsible parties and relevant manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and other interested entities. Specifically, we request that commenters address implementation considerations including the quantity of devices that have already been imported into the U.S. and are available for or being held for marketing or sale, new or recently updated device models that are en route to the U.S. or pending shipment, and devices that are subject to executed distribution, marketing, or sales agreements, but have not yet entered the supply chain.
Procedural Matters
Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS).
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
* Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
* Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
* Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
* Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
* People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
The proceeding this Public Notice initiates shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./52 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-832A1.pdf
Chairman Selig Announces Inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on August 20 in Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig Announces Inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on August 20 in Washington
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WASHINGTON -Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington.
The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig Announces Inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on August 20 in Washington
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WASHINGTON -Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington.
The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs,thinkers, and builders will provide insights and recommendations to the Commission to help ensure its regulations keep pace with the rapid speed of innovation on the new frontier of finance.
This meeting will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov. Dial-in information can be found below. For highest quality, select a number nearest your current location.
* San Jose: 669-254-5252 or 669-216-1590
* New York: 646-828-7666
* New Jersey: 551-285-1373
* U.S. Spanish Line: 646-964-1167 or 415-449-4000
* U.S. Toll Free: 833-435-1820 or 833-568-8864
* International Numbers
* Webinar ID: 165 371 7748
* Passcode: 172798
Individuals with additional questions should contact IAC Designated Federal Officer Michael Passalacqua.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9279-26
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Choline Salts From China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Choline Salts from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of choline salts from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Choline Salts from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of choline salts from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.Commissioners Amy A. Karpel and Peter-Anthony Pappas did not participate in the vote.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of this product from China.
The Commission's public report, Choline Salts from China; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-798 and 731-TA-1794 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5778, August 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website (https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library) by September 14, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0807_69056.htm
SEC Announces Dismissal of Civil Enforcement Action Against Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC, No. 2:23-cv-01511 (C.D. Cal. filed Mar. 1, 2023)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a joint stipulation with Defendants Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC to dismiss, with prejudice, the Commission's ongoing civil enforcement actionagainst them.
As stated in the joint stipulation, the Commission's decision to seek dismissal is "in the exercise of its discretion" and "does
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC, No. 2:23-cv-01511 (C.D. Cal. filed Mar. 1, 2023)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a joint stipulation with Defendants Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC to dismiss, with prejudice, the Commission's ongoing civil enforcement actionagainst them.
As stated in the joint stipulation, the Commission's decision to seek dismissal is "in the exercise of its discretion" and "doesnot necessarily reflect the Commission's position on any other case."
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26603.pdf)
* Joint Stipulation (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/jointstip26603.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26603
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Aug. 3-7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial SummaryJudgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Schaefer v. FEC (Case No. 26-2117) On June 15, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26-276) On July 28, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Default Judgment Against the FEC, a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment, and a Declaration in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Outreach
On August 3, Debbie Chacona, Assistant Staff Director, and Kristin Roser, Compliance Branch Chief of the Reports Analysis Division, spoke at the Republican National Committee's 2026 Legal Compliance Seminar in Washington, DC.
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Public Disclosure
On August 5, the Office of the Inspector General made public its report on Evaluation of the FEC's DATA Act Compliance.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
September 16, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar on Independent Expenditures and Pre-Election Communications.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
August 20: August Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 25, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-august-3-7-2026/
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comment Due Dates Set for the Build America - Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-253):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau announces that comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in the Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments proceeding are due no later than September 21, 2026, and the reply comments are due no later than November 5, 2026./1
In the Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes and seeks comment on rules that would prevent
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-253):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau announces that comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in the Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments proceeding are due no later than September 21, 2026, and the reply comments are due no later than November 5, 2026./1
In the Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes and seeks comment on rules that would preventcertain state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements from having a prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services in violation of Section 253 of the Communications Act./2
The Notice set deadlines for filing comments and reply comments at 45 and 90 days after the date of publication of the summary of the Notice in the Federal Register./3
The Federal Register published a summary of the Notice on August 7, 2026./4 Complete filing instructions are contained in the Notice and the Federal Register Notice./5
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Footnotes:
1/ Build America: Eliminating Barries to Wireline Deployments, WC Docket No. 25-253, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 26-40 (June 26, 2026) (Notice). This document is available on the Commission's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-40A1.pdf. The document is also available electronically via the Commission's Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS) website at https://www.fcc.gov/edocs (by FCC Number, FCC 26-40) or via the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) website at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ (by docket number, WC Docket No. 25-253).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 253.
3/ See Notice at 43, para. 84.
4/ FCC, Build America: Eliminating Barries to Wireline Deployments, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 91 Fed. Reg. 51121 (Aug. 7, 2026) (Federal Register Notice).
5/ Notice at 42, para. 76; Federal Register Notice at 51121.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-829A1.pdf
FCC Chairman Carr Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on Nomination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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Chairman Carr Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on Nomination
Today, President Donald J. Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"I want to congratulate Danielle on her nomination to serve as a Commissioner on the FCC. Danielle is a dedicated public servant and has worked with skill and distinction on some of the most important matters before the
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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Chairman Carr Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on Nomination
Today, President Donald J. Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"I want to congratulate Danielle on her nomination to serve as a Commissioner on the FCC. Danielle is a dedicated public servant and has worked with skill and distinction on some of the most important matters before theagency. Danielle has delivered policy wins across the FCC's economic agenda--from bridging the digital divide and protecting consumers to advancing public safety. With the advice and consent of the Senate, Danielle would make a terrific Commissioner."
Background:
Danielle has served two stints at the FCC focusing on matters before the Wireline Competition Bureau, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, as well as the agency's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Before public service, she worked as a lawyer at the Washington, D.C. office of a communications law firm.
Danielle earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law where she was Associate Editor of the Law Review and where she earned a certificate from the Law & Technology Institute. Previously, she received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424094A1.pdf
