Federal Regulatory Agencies
Here's a look at documents from federal regulatory agencies
Featured Stories
NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Monticello Power Plant Performance
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
* * *
NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Monticello Power Plant Performance
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct an open house May 19 to discuss the 2025 safety performance of the Monticello power plant. The plant is in Monticello, Minnesota, and is operated by Northern States Power Company, Minnesota.
The open house will be held at 4 p.m. CT at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street in Monticello. NRC employees responsible for plant inspections,
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
* * *
NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Monticello Power Plant Performance
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct an open house May 19 to discuss the 2025 safety performance of the Monticello power plant. The plant is in Monticello, Minnesota, and is operated by Northern States Power Company, Minnesota.
The open house will be held at 4 p.m. CT at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street in Monticello. NRC employees responsible for plant inspections,including the resident inspectors based full-time at the site, will be available to answer questions at the event.
The NRC concluded that the Monticello plant operated safely throughout 2025. All inspection findings and performance indicators were of very low safety significance. As a result, the plant remains under the agency's normal level of oversight, which includes thousands of hours of inspections each year.
The NRC Reactor Oversight Process uses color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators to measure plant performance.
The annual assessment letter (https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2606/ML26063A807.pdf) for the Monticello plant, including upcoming inspection plans, is available on the NRC website.
Current performance information is available on the NRC website (https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight/plant-by-plant-summaries.html) and updated quarterly.
* * *
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-006-iii.pdf
FTC to Co-Host Workshop on Financial Services with Institute for Consumer Financial Choice on May 14-15
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
FTC to Co-Host Workshop on Financial Services with Institute for Consumer Financial Choice on May 14-15
*
The Federal Trade Commission will co-host a workshop on May 14-15, 2026, with George Mason University Law School's Institute for Consumer Financial Choice (ICFC) focusing on developments in the financial services marketplace in the five years since the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.
The event's first day, which will be led by the
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
FTC to Co-Host Workshop on Financial Services with Institute for Consumer Financial Choice on May 14-15
*
The Federal Trade Commission will co-host a workshop on May 14-15, 2026, with George Mason University Law School's Institute for Consumer Financial Choice (ICFC) focusing on developments in the financial services marketplace in the five years since the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.
The event's first day, which will be led by theFTC, will feature opening remarks from Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, as well as ICFC Co-Directors Todd Zywicki and Tom Miller. It will also include two panel discussions focused on innovations in the financial services marketplace and on the implications for consumers, businesses, and regulators of new products and tech applications.
The second day, led by the ICFC, will feature three panel discussions focused on the findings of a report from the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.
The event is free and open to the public and will take place in person at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School at 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, Va. 22201. Registration is required to attend in person. The event will also be livestreamed:
* May 14 livestream
* May 15 livestream
***
Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/05/ftc-co-host-workshop-financial-services-institute-consumer-financial-choice-may-14-15
FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal
*
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order resolving antitrust concerns related to a deal between Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar).
The consent order requires the divestiture of 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns surrounding Valvoline's acquisition of approximately 200 quick-lube oil change outlets from Greenbriar. The FTC's complaint alleges that acquisition
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal
*
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order resolving antitrust concerns related to a deal between Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar).
The consent order requires the divestiture of 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns surrounding Valvoline's acquisition of approximately 200 quick-lube oil change outlets from Greenbriar. The FTC's complaint alleges that acquisitionwould eliminate competition across 25 local markets where Valvoline and Oil Changers, a subsidiary of Greenbriar, directly compete in offering quick-lube oil changes. Under the terms of the FTC's final order, Main Street Auto LLC will acquire the divested outlets from Greenbriar and operate them under the name Oil Changers.
The order will protect Americans from higher prices for quick-lube oil changes and lower quality quick-lube oil change services in California, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin.
Following a public comment period, the Commission voted 2-0 to approve the final order.
***
Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/05/ftc-finalizes-consent-order-valvoline-greenbriar-deal
FCC: Chairman Carr Applauds Decision Overturning Biden-Era 'Digital Equity Rules' Unanimous
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
* * *
Carr Applauds Decision Overturning Biden-Era 'Digital Equity Rules' Unanimous
Decision Determines 2023 Agency Action Was Unlawful Power Grab
*
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down a Biden-era FCC rule on "digital discrimination." That regulation would have required broadband providers and others to discriminate against people based on protected characteristics.
The court's decision finds that the Biden FCC overstepped the limits on its statutory
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
* * *
Carr Applauds Decision Overturning Biden-Era 'Digital Equity Rules' Unanimous
Decision Determines 2023 Agency Action Was Unlawful Power Grab
*
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down a Biden-era FCC rule on "digital discrimination." That regulation would have required broadband providers and others to discriminate against people based on protected characteristics.
The court's decision finds that the Biden FCC overstepped the limits on its statutoryauthority by adopting the relevant rule and vacated the regulation. Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"Today's appellate court decision is another common-sense win for nondiscrimination. Back in 2023, I dissented from the Biden FCC's decision to adopt sweeping and unlawful 'digital equity' rules.
Those regulations would have required broadband providers and many other businesses to discriminate against people based on their race, gender, or other protected characteristics.
As I said at the time, the FCC's decision to adopt those illegal rules only made it harder for providers to bridge the digital divide and took the FCC's focus off of our core mission.
"Now, the FCC is focused on advancing our Build America Agenda and ensuring that regulated entities do not discriminate, including through our efforts to end invidious forms of DEI discrimination.
I commend the appellate court for correcting the FCC's misguided 2023 decision. The court's ruling follows the Supreme Court's decision last week making clear that intentional discrimination is unlawful."
* * *
Additional Background Information:
In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress tasked the FCC with adopting rules to prevent "digital discrimination of access" to broadband by consumers. After seeking comment on various, lawful ways the agency could have implemented the statute, the Commission adopted "digital discrimination" rules based on an expansive disparate impact theory of liability that Congress never authorized. Those regulations would have allowed the federal government to micromanage nearly every decision of broadband providers and many other businesses. All of that unnecessary regulation would have made it harder for Internet providers to complete the work of ending the digital divide, as then Commissioner Carr stated in 2023 when he dissented from that Biden-era FCC ruling.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/carr-applauds-decision-overturning-biden-era-digital-equity-rules
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Conditional Approval, Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems & Routers From FCC Covered List
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89, ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233):
* * *
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89, ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233):
* * *
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted CommunicationsNetworks Act of 2019 (Secure Networks Act)/2 and sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules,/3 PSHSB announces that the Department of War (DoW) has granted Conditional Approvals for certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and routers. Therefore, such devices are exempt from the Covered List.
Recent Additions to the Covered List:
UAS and UAS Critical Components. On December 22, 2025, PSHSB issued a Public Notice adding all UAS and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country to the Covered List./4 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 UAS and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons. In that Public Notice, we stated, "[i]f we receive a further specific determination from the Department of War or the Department of Homeland Security that a given UAS, class of UAS, or UAS critical component does not pose unacceptable risks, we will further update the Covered List."/5
In January 2026, we updated the Covered List to reflect DoW's determinations that, until January 1, 2027, UAS and UAS critical components included on DoW's Blue UAS Cleared List and UAS and UAS critical components that qualify as "domestic end products" under the Buy American Standard do not pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./6 In March 2026, we updated the Covered List to reflect the first Conditional Approvals that the FCC received from the DoW, exempting specific UAS and UAS critical components "which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS" from the Covered List./7
Routers. On March 23, 2026, the Commission added to the Covered List "routers produced in a foreign country, except routers which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS."/8 This addition was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that routers produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./9
Conditional Approvals:
The Executive Branch interagency body established a process by which entities producing UAS and UAS critical components and routers in foreign countries can request DoW or the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether such devices do not pose unacceptable risks to national security and receive Conditional Approvals that would exempt such devices from the Covered List. The Commission has updated the Covered List to reflect the Conditional Approvals that we have received from the DoW exempting certain UAS and UAS critical components and routers from the Covered List./10
DoW has reviewed submissions and granted Conditional Approvals for the following devices:
* Air6 System GmbH's AIR8 Medium Lifter, AIR8 Compact, AIR4 Rugged, AIR4 Light, AIR4 Micro, AIR4 Nano E, and AIR4 Nano Unmanned Aerial Systems (terminating December 31, 2026)
* Calix, Inc.'s 7u6.2 router, part number (100-06200) (terminating October 31, 2027)
The Covered List:
We find that each of the Conditional Approvals constitutes "a specific determination" by DoW that such devices do not pose risks to U.S. national security./11 Therefore, we conclude that PSHSB is required to update the Covered List to exclude the equipment identified in these Conditional Approvals.
PSHSB takes this action under its authority and obligation to publish and maintain the Covered List. Sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules require PSHSB to publish the Covered List on the Commission's website, to maintain and update the Covered List, and to monitor the status of determinations./12
The Covered List and the list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals are attached as Appendices A and B to this Public Notice and can also be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist./13
We note the continued availability of FCC staff guidance pursuant to sections 0.191 and 0.31(i) of the Commission's rules. Commission staff will provide guidance to TCBs, test labs, and equipment authorization applicants on the impact of these updates.
For further information, please contact Chris Smeenk, Attorney Advisor, at 202-418-1630 or Chris.Smeenk@fcc.gov, or Rebecca Clinton, Deputy Chief, Legal, at 202-418-7815 or Rebecca.Clinton@fcc.gov, Operations and Emergency Management Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
* * *
Footnotes:
1/ Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-124, 133 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1601-1609) (Secure Networks Act); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002, 1.50003. For the current version of the Covered List, see Federal Communications Commission, List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act, https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist (last updated Apr. 14, 2026).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1601.
3/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003; see also Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No. 18-89, Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 14284 (2020) (Supply Chain Second Report and Order).
4/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components Produced Abroad, and Equipment and Services Listed in Section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA, to FCC Covered List, WC Docket 18-89, Public Notice, DA 25-1086 (Dec 22, 2025) (UAS Public Notice).
5/ UAS Public Notice at 3.
6/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-22 (Jan. 7, 2026) (Second UAS Public Notice).
7/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-253 (Mar. 18, 2026) (Third UAS Public Notice).
8/ FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Routers Produced in Foreign Countries to FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-278 (Mar. 23, 2026) (Routers Public Notice).
9/ Routers Public Notice at 2.
10/ See, e.g., FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Routers and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA-26-351 (April 14, 2026). The list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals can be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.
11/ See Routers Public Notice, Appx. C; Second UAS Public Notice, Appx. B.
12/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003. See Supply Chain Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 14319, 14325, paras. 72, 77, 92.
13/ The FCC website also contains a list of certain affiliates and subsidiaries of entities identified on the Covered List. The list of affiliates and subsidiaries does not constitute a comprehensive list of all entities that the Commission may find, upon further examination, to qualify as relevant subsidiaries or affiliates of entities on the Covered List. Those entities, whether or not they currently provide covered communications equipment or services, are subject to the Commission's prohibitions, such as the prohibition against obtaining authorizations for covered equipment. See Reminder: Communications Equipment And Services On The Covered List Pose An Unacceptable Risk To National Security, National Security Advisory No. 2025-01, DA 25-927, n.3 (PSHSB Oct. 14, 2025).
* * *
Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-437A1.pdf
FCC Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on May 4, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
* * *
Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
Millions of Insecure Devices Removed From E-Commerce Platforms and Best Practices Developed in Ongoing Oversight Efforts.
*
Today, the Federal Communications Commission provides an update on six months of successful results from Operation Clean Carts. Led by the FCC's Council on National Security, the FCC launched Operation Clean Carts to rid e-commerce platforms of unauthorized covered
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on May 4, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
* * *
Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
Millions of Insecure Devices Removed From E-Commerce Platforms and Best Practices Developed in Ongoing Oversight Efforts.
*
Today, the Federal Communications Commission provides an update on six months of successful results from Operation Clean Carts. Led by the FCC's Council on National Security, the FCC launched Operation Clean Carts to rid e-commerce platforms of unauthorized coveredequipment. After six months, the leading e-commerce companies have removed over 3 million listings for illegal, dangerous devices and continue to update their screening best practices.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"Operation Clean Carts has been and will continue to be a huge win for the American people, by limiting the sale of insecure gear online. We commend e-commerce platforms for working with us and developing best practices, and we urge other online sellers to follow suit."
Additional Background Information:
Federal law prohibits the sale or marketing of electronic equipment and devices on the agency's Covered List, found to pose national security risks. Six months ago, the FCC announced the initial success of Operation Clean Carts, a coordinated enforcement/engagement initiative to protect American consumers by reducing the online availability of illegal electronic devices. This operation continues to reap rewards for the American people.
Over the last six months, online marketplaces have collectively removed or blocked over 3 million product listings associated with insecure "covered" equipment. Since each listing can result in many sales, the actual number of devices removed from sale is likely significantly higher. Moreover, participating e-commerce platforms have voluntarily strengthened their compliance programs with automated detection, enhanced product vetting, rapid delisting mechanisms, third-party seller education, and ongoing improvements to internal compliance. The FCC has encouraged and witnessed the development of several practices that could benefit the entire e-commerce ecosystem:
* Using AI and machine-learning tools to identify potentially unlawful devices through text, image, and metadata searches, even where third-party sellers use evasive tactics (such as misspelled or abbreviated brand names, image manipulation, or the purposeful misclassification of devices in unrelated categories to avoid detection).
* Verifying FCC authorization, including cross-checking FCC IDs against the equipment authorization system and collecting the needed information to ensure the device is FCC compliant.
* Enhanced third-party seller vetting, including stricter onboarding requirements, verification of brand authorization, and gating of higher risk product categories by requiring pre approval and additional compliance documentation before products can be listed.
* Strong takedown and re-listing prevention systems, including the use of automated suppression, product level and seller level restrictions, and updated detection patterns to stop attempts to relist prohibited products under different names or categories.
* Expanded education and communication channels, including updated compliance guidance, streamlined FCC to platform coordination, and more accessible information to support timely removals and ongoing program improvements.
The FCC will continue periodic monitoring of unauthorized devices, especially covered equipment, being sold on major e-commerce platforms and will also continue to work closely with platforms to ensure compliance with federal rules and to protect our nation's consumers and communications networks from existing and emerging threats.
* * *
Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-421450A1.pdf
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report: 'GAO-IG Act Reporting'
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following report on April 30, 2026, entitled "GAO-IG Act Reporting."
Here are excerpts:
* * *
1. Introduction
On January 3, 2019, the Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act (GAO-IG Act or Act) was enacted as Public Law number 115-414. This report is published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) in compliance with that law.
The GAO-IG Act requires agencies to annually submit a report to Congress on the status of certain open public audit recommendations. To comply with the requirements
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following report on April 30, 2026, entitled "GAO-IG Act Reporting."
Here are excerpts:
* * *
1. Introduction
On January 3, 2019, the Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act (GAO-IG Act or Act) was enacted as Public Law number 115-414. This report is published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) in compliance with that law.
The GAO-IG Act requires agencies to annually submit a report to Congress on the status of certain open public audit recommendations. To comply with the requirementsof the Act, this report contains the following sections: (1) open Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendations, and (2) open Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) recommendations.
The GAO-IG Act also requires an agency to disclose discrepancies between its report and reports issued by the GAO and OIG. The CFPB is not aware of any discrepancy between this report and public reports issued by the GAO or OIG.
1.1 Background
The CFPB was established on July 21, 2010, under Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) as a bureau within the Federal Reserve System. The CFPB is an Executive agency as defined in Section 105 of Title 5, United States Code. As an Executive agency and under the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB is subject to external audits and reviews, some of which are legislatively mandated, others of which are conducted at the discretion of the oversight body.
Audits and reviews conducted by the GAO and OIG can be categorized as follows:
* GAO Annual Financial Statement Audit: This annual audit is to determine whether the CFPB's financial statements were fairly presented and whether the CFPB's management maintained effective internal control over financial reporting. The annual GAO financial statement audit is a requirement of the Dodd-Frank Act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 5496a(b).
* GAO Subject Matter Engagements: These engagements are performed at the request of congressional members, committees, or subcommittees, may be mandated by public laws or committee reports, or are undertaken at GAO's own initiative.
3 CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
OIG: The OIG conducts audits, investigations, and other reviews of the CFPB's program functions. Section 1081 of the Dodd-Frank Act amended the Inspector General Act of 1978 (IG Act) to create one Inspector General for both the FRB and the CFPB and provide the OIG with all the authorities and responsibilities provided by the IG Act with respect to the CFPB.
* * *
View full report at: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_gao-ig-act-report-cy2025_2026-04.pdf
FCC Chairman Carr Announces Staff Promotions
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on May 5, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
* * *
FCC Chairman Carr Announces Staff Promotions
Thanks Talented Team for Their Great Work
*
Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a number of staff promotions. Chairman Carr stated: "The FCC's talented staff represent the best in public service. I continue to be impressed every day by their dedication and the great results they deliver for the American people. I am honored to announce these promotions."
Senior National Security Counsel. Adam Chan has
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on May 5, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
* * *
FCC Chairman Carr Announces Staff Promotions
Thanks Talented Team for Their Great Work
*
Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a number of staff promotions. Chairman Carr stated: "The FCC's talented staff represent the best in public service. I continue to be impressed every day by their dedication and the great results they deliver for the American people. I am honored to announce these promotions."
Senior National Security Counsel. Adam Chan hasbeen serving as Chairman Carr's National Security Counsel, and he is now promoted to Senior National Security Counsel.
Senior Counsel. Anthony Patrone has been serving as a Legal Advisor in the Office of Chairman Carr, and he is now promoted to a Senior Counsel to Chairman Carr. Anthony's portfolio will include advising the Chairman on matters before the Enforcement Bureau.
Legal Advisor. Allison Howell has been serving as an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Chairman Carr, and she is now promoted to a Legal Advisor to Chairman Carr. Allison's portfolio will include advising the Chairman on matters before the Media Bureau.
Director, Office of Legislative Affairs. Connor Glisson has been serving as a Senior Legal Advisor in the front office of the FCC's Space Bureau, and he is now promoted to Director of the FCC's Office of Legislative Affairs. Previously, Connor served as Tech Policy Counsel to Senator Marsha Blackburn and as Legislative Correspondent to Senator David Vitter. In addition to his experience on Capitol Hill, Connor also brings years of valuable experience from his prior roles in the private sector and in public service, including at USAC, NTIA, and FCC.
Deputy Chief of Staff. Erin Boone has been serving as a Senior Counsel to Chairman Carr. She will now serve as a Deputy Chief of Staff covering a range of issues in coordination with the FCC's Chief of Staff, Scott Delacourt.
Acting Bureau Chief. Alex Sanjenis has been serving as a Deputy Bureau Chief in the FCC's Media Bureau. He will now serve as the Acting Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau.
Full bios are available on the FCC's website, including at: https://www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/brendan-carr/staff
* * *
Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-421485A1.pdf
