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          The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies and serves as the agency's connection to the American consumer. Our mission includes disability rights, consumer education, and outreach to state, local and Tribal governments. Learn more about our work.

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                April 10, 2024
      
                    
        
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                April 9, 2024
      
                    
        
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            IP CTS Providers' Cost and Demand Data to Be Placed in the Record
                March 19, 2024
      
                    
        
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  National Consumer Protection Week

  Alejandro Roark | Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

  Warm greetings from the FCC as we celebrate National Consumer Protection Week 2022 . Here at the FCC, and especially at the...
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  Implementing the TRACED Act to Combat Illegal Robocalls

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              Patrick Webre | Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

  Today we are launching a new webpage that showcases the FCC’s work to protect consumers from illegal robocalls , using the...
              Disability Rights

Our Disability Rights Office addresses a variety of disability-related telecommunications matters, including access to equipment and services, mobile phone web browsers, emergency information and closed captioning. We also provide expert advice and assistance to consumers, industry and others on issues relevant to people with disabilities.
      

      
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