FCC Chair Acknowledges Limits of the FCC’s Authority Over SMS

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

July 29, 2024

In a recent letter to Congress, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel acknowledged the Commission’s limited authority over text messages and called on Congress to amend the TCPA. In light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright, invalidating Chevron deference, this acknowledgment could impact the Commission’s ability to adopt new regulations without Congressional action.

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FCC Chairwoman Seeks to Regulate E-commerce Use of AI

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

July 22, 2024

Last week, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a draft of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). If adopted, this NPRM would initiate a formal rulemaking process that could lead to regulations concerning the use of AI by marketers in automated calls and text messages.

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Republican Leaders Call on FCC to Address End of Chevron Deference

David Carter

July 21, 2024

The Republican Chairs of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability recently sent a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel highlighting the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the doctrine of Chevron deference, a principle that has guided judicial review of administrative agency interpretations for nearly four decades. The Republican Committee Chairs call on the FCC to identify actions that may be impacted by the Supreme Court’s recent decision.

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