FCC Could Face Legal Challenges Over Deregulation Without Notice and Comment

FCC Could Face Legal Challenges Over Deregulation Without Notice and Comment

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's announced plan to forgo notice-and-comment procedures when rescinding rules could run afoul of administrative law, some experts said. Carr said the agency may look to the Administrative Procedure Act's (APA) good-cause exception to notice-and-comment requirements in...

FCC Chairman Carr Defends Deregulation, Spars Over DEI Policy

Tensions flared during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing this week as lawmakers grilled FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over his agency’s recent deregulatory moves, budget decisions, and actions against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioners.

Carr Defends FCC Deregulation, Spectrum Push in House Hearing

Four months into his tenure as FCC chair, Brendan Carr came to Capitol Hill to provide lawmakers with a status report. After his opening remarks, he was confronted by several Democrats regarding efforts to target DEI policies and a perceived push to go after media entities unfavorable to President Trump. Carr also expressed support toward AM radio and local broadcasters. He testified before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial…

Carr Pressed Over FCC’s ‘Speculative’ Savings as No Budget Request Submitted

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 – FCC Chairman Brendan Carr faced bipartisan scrutiny Tuesday over his widely touted $567 million in agency “savings,” as lawmakers said only $27.8 million would be realized over the next two years.During an oversight hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, and Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-N.Y, pressed Carr on the substance behind the savings claim. Carr ultimately acknowledged that the bul…