December 17, 2020 - Public Notice
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The 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
December 16, 2020 - Public Notice
FCC to Host Tribal Webinar for Wireless Spectrum Licensees on Jan. 7
December 14, 2020 - News Release
Hospital Robocall Protection Group Issues Best Practices
December 14, 2020 - News Release
FCC Rules Government Contractors Need Consent Before Robocalling
December 11, 2020 - News Release
InnoCaption Certified for Fully Automatic IP Captioned Phone Service
December 9, 2020 - Report
FCC Reports to Congress on Efforts to Combat One-Ring Scams
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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.
July 9, 2020 - 11:30 am
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.