FCC Open, For Now, Amid Partial Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2026 – Funding for several government agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission lapsed on Saturday. The agency said it’s still operating as normal for now, thanks to carryover funds.

“The Commission will continue normal operations until further notice. The Commission’s public facing filing systems and databases will remain available, and normal filing deadlines under the Commission’s rules will apply,” the agency said in a Friday public notice. “If the Commission ceases normal operations, further guidance will be provided by a subsequent Public Notice.”

The FCC was still open on Monday morning, according to its website.

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