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.
Patrick Webre, Bureau Chief
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Headlines
FCC to Host Webinar Upon Launch of Reassigned Numbers Database Nov. 1
FCC Receives $1.3B in New Emergency Connectivity Fund Applications
FCC Announces Initial Tribal Broadband Data Collection Workshop
FCC to Host Consumer Webinar on Robocall Scams in Hawai'i on Oct. 28
Acting Chair Rosenworcel Proposes Rules to Combat Rise of Robotexts
Upcoming Event
Recent Notes
Implementing the TRACED Act to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Today we are launching a new webpage that showcases the FCC’s work to...
Protecting Consumers From Robocall Scams During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes for consumers in the last twelve months. Many of...
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.