Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Meeting [Online and In-Person]

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Consider Accessibility Item at July 22 Open Meeting.

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time.

Where: Online using livestream and In-Person.

On July 22, 2026, the FCC at its Open Meeting will consider, among other items, a Report and Order modifying the broadband label rules, while emphasizing broadband providers’ continuing obligation to make the labels accessible to consumers with disabilities.

The Report and Order would also close a lingering open inquiry regarding specifying additional accessibility standards related to ASL-accessible formats, braille, and tactile indicators, for the labels, while noting that there is an existing accessibility requirement.

The FCC’s Open Meeting is on July 22, 2026 at 10:30 am, and will be held in the Commission Meeting Room, 45 L Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20554. The FCC meeting is also streamed at: fcc.gov/live. Open captioning and sign language interpreting will be provided for this meeting. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. E-mail your request to fcc504@fcc.gov or call (202) 418-0530.

News Release with Agenda for July 22, 2026 Open Meeting
Web: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-tentative-agenda-july-open-meeting-13

Draft Broadband Labeling Report and Order
Web: https://www.fcc.gov/document/improving-broadband-labels

For general information about broadband labels, visit: fcc.gov/broadbandlabels. For specific questions about this proceeding, contact Michelle Branigan, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, at michelle.branigan@fcc.gov or (202) 418-1345. Individuals who use videophones and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may call the FCC’s ASL Consumer Support Line at (844) 432-2275 (videophone).