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45 Congressional Research Service reports and publications

The Universal Service Fund and Related FCC Broadband Programs: Overview and Considerations for Congress
2025-07-01 · Reports · R47621 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Communications Commission: Structure, Operations, and Budget
2025-06-18 · Reports · R45699 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Communications Commission: FY2026 Performance Plan and Selected Actions
2025-06-11 · Resources · IF13026 · HTML available · PDF available
The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: Options for Consumers and Congress
2025-05-13 · Resources · IF12637 · HTML available · PDF available
Science and Technology Issues for the 119th Congress
2025-04-03 · Reports · R48482 · HTML available · PDF available
Telecommunications and the 119th Congress: A Primer on Programs, Authorities, and Emerging Issues
2025-04-02 · Resources · IF12955 · HTML available · PDF available
Science and Technology Issues for the 118th Congress
2024-10-15 · Reports · R47373 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Communications Commission: Agency Regulatory Authority and Selected Rules
2024-09-04 · Resources · IF12754 · HTML available · PDF available
FCC Adopts Proposed Net Neutrality Rule
2023-10-19 · Resources · IF12513 · HTML available · PDF available
Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2023 Appropriations: Independent Agencies and General Provisions
2023-09-29 · Reports · R47745 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Communications Commission’s Spectrum Auction Authority: History and Options for Reinstatement
2023-09-12 · Reports · R47578 · HTML available · PDF available
Protection of Undersea Telecommunication Cables: Issues for Congress
2023-08-07 · Reports · R47648 · HTML available · PDF available
TikTok: Technology Overview and Issues
2023-06-30 · Reports · R46543 · HTML available · PDF available
FCC Spectrum Auction Authority: Background and Proposals for Extension
2022-12-30 · Reports · R47258 · HTML available
Video Relay Service: Program Funding and Reform
2022-07-29 · Reports · R42830 · HTML available
The Federal Communications Commission: Selected Issues Under Consideration
2022-07-21 · Reports · R47192 · HTML available · PDF available
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58): Summary of the Broadband Provisions in Division F
2021-11-16 · Reports · R46967 · HTML available · PDF available
The Digital Equity Act of 2021
2021-08-12 · Resources · IF11901 · HTML available · PDF available
Overview of the Universal Service Fund and Selected Federal Broadband Programs
2021-06-25 · Reports · R46780 · HTML available · PDF available
Science and Technology Issues in the 117th Congress
2021-05-05 · Reports · R46787 · HTML available · PDF available
COVID-19 Response: Broadband Funding for Tribes, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service
2021-03-30 · Resources · IF11795 · HTML available · PDF available
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Broadband Provisions: In Brief
2021-03-02 · Reports · R46701 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Net Neutrality Debate: Access to Broadband Networks
2021-02-24 · Reports · R40616 · HTML available
Federal Universal Service Fund and Other Selected Federal Broadband Programs: A Primer
2021-01-28 · Resources · IF11748 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Communications Commission in the Biden Administration: Issues and New Directions
2021-01-21 · Resources · IF11720 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Telecommunications Modernization: Transitioning from Networx to Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions
2020-10-19 · Resources · IF11668 · HTML available · PDF available
The Universal Service Fund and COVID-19: The FCC and Industry Response
2020-06-04 · Resources · IF11520 · HTML available · PDF available
Digital Contact Tracing Technology: Overview and Considerations for Implementation
2020-05-29 · Resources · IF11559 · HTML available · PDF available
Quantum Information Science: Congressional Activity and Federal Policy Recommendations
2020-04-28 · Resources · IF11524 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Communications Commission: Progress Protecting Consumers from Illegal Robocalls
2020-04-10 · Reports · R46311 · HTML available · PDF available
Cloud Computing: Background, Status of Adoption by Federal Agencies, and Congressional Action
2020-03-25 · Reports · R46119 · HTML available · PDF available
The Internet of Things (IoT): An Overview
2020-02-12 · Resources · IF11239 · HTML available · PDF available
The Current State of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform and Management
2020-02-03 · Reports · R44843 · HTML available · PDF available
Quantum Information Science: Applications, Global Research and Development, and Policy Considerations
2019-11-01 · Reports · R45409 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Communications Commission: Progress Protecting Consumers from Illegal Robocalls
2019-08-12 · Resources · IF11290 · HTML available · PDF available
Access to Broadband Networks: Net Neutrality
2019-04-10 · Resources · IF10955 · HTML available · PDF available
Science and Technology Issues in the 116th Congress
2019-02-06 · Reports · R45491 · HTML available
Protecting Consumers and Businesses from Fraudulent Robocalls
2018-12-21 · Reports · R45070 · HTML available · PDF available
Federal Quantum Information Science: An Overview
2018-07-02 · Resources · IF10872 · HTML available
Federal Lifeline Program: Frequently Asked Questions
2017-10-19 · Reports · R44487 · HTML available · PDF available
The Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program: Background, Funding, and Activities
2017-07-05 · Reports · RL33586 · HTML available
The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions
2015-10-13 · Reports · R44227 · HTML available
Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative: Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management
2015-08-14 · Reports · R42887 · HTML available
Radio Broadcasting Chips for Smartphones: A Status Report
2014-12-15 · Reports · R43828 · HTML available
Department of Defense Implementation of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative: Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management
2013-04-23 · Reports · R42604 · HTML available