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06/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/29/2026 14:13

FCC Takes Steps to Modernize the Nation's Alerting Systems

  • Full Title:
    Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems; Protecting the Nation's Communications Systems from Cybersecurity Threats; Wireless Emergency Alert; Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System
  • Document Type:
    R&O/NPRM
  • Bureau(s):
    Public Safety and Homeland Security
  • Description
    In this Report and Order, the FCC adopts targeted cybersecurity requirements for participants in the Emergency Alert System (EAS). In the accompanying Further Notice, the FCC seeks comment on additional ways to modernize EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-26-38
  • Docket No:
    25-224
    22-329
    15-91
    15-94

Files

Primary Attachment
R&O/NPRM: docx pdf txt
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