FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China

FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China

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FCC Chairman Joins Congressman Steve Scalise

On Monday, U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr visited the Covington headquarters of Globalstar, a satellite communications company that celebrated the grand opening of its new control center. Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs highlighted the company’s rapid expansion, noting that 24 satellites are already operational, providing global service to smartphones and specialized devices. The company has filed …

FCC Moves to Revoke Equipment Authorizations for China-Based Company - In Compliance Magazine

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proceeding with efforts to block the sale of previously authorized communications equipment from a China-based company. The post FCC Moves to Revoke Equipment Authorizations for China-Based Company appeared first on In Compliance Magazine.

FCC Chairman Establishes New National Security Council To Tackle Tech Threats

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced the creation of a new Council on National Security within the agency, which he says aims at strengthening US defenses against foreign technology threats — particularly those from China.  According to the FCC, the Council will use the full scope of the FCC’s regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement powers to [...]

FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats | Alston & Bird Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Blog

On March 13, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the creation of a Council on National Security (the “Council”) with Adam Chan serving as the Director. This new Council will be comprised of eight Bureaus and Offices within the FCC and will “leverage the full range of the Commission’s regulatory, investigatory, […] The post FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber…

Carr Creates FCC Council for National Security

The FCC has created an internal, multi-bureau national security taskforce "to promote America's national security and counter foreign adversaries, particularly the threats posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP)," said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr...