FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of its Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee and Solicits Nominations for Membership

The Federal Communications Commission anticipates rechartering of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (Committee) and solicits nominations for membership. The FCC has consulted with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Service Administration, and intends to recharter the Committee for a period of two (2) years. The renewed charter will become effective on or before October 9, 2026. Nominations for membership are due by September 14, 2026. The Committee’s mission is to make recommendations to the FCC regarding topics of particular interest to consumers that will be specified by the FCC relating to disability access and consumer protection issues. In addition, this Committee is intended to provide an effective means for stakeholders with interests in this area, including consumers, to exchange ideas, which will in turn enhance the FCC’s ability to effectively address issues affecting disability access and consumers in general. The FCC seeks nominations from interested nonprofit organizations, corporations, trade associations, government agencies, or other entities from both the public and private sectors, who wish to be considered for Committee membership for a two-year term of service. Selections will be made based on factors such as expertise and viewpoints that are necessary to effectively address the topics before the Committee. All nominations must be received by the Commission by no later than September 14, 2026.