Process Reform for Executive Branch Review of Certain FCC Applications and Petitions Involving Foreign Ownership Report and Order
On September 30, 2020, the FCC adopted a report and order that allows the FCC to adopt rules and procedures that streamline the process by which [the FCC] coordinates with the Executive Branch agencies for assessment of any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, or trade policy issues regarding certain applications filed with the Commission (IB Docket No. 16-155).