On November 3, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order that removes a section of the Commission's Rules and references to that section. This action conforms the Commission's Rules to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in National Religious Broadcasters v. FCC. The full text of the document can be found in the Federal Register.

Press Release: Federal Communications Commission

Published November 3, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Federal Communications Commission.

Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; Delete, Delete, Delete

Action: Final rule.

Summary

In this document, the Media Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts an Order that removes a section of the Commission's Rules and references to that section to conform the Commission's Rules to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in National Religious Broadcasters v. FCC.

Key dates

  • Takes effect: November 3, 2026

Effective November 3, 2026.

Full text: Federal Register document 2026-22408