Inside the Office
- Chairman Wheeler Appoints Acting Director for Legislative Affairs
- FCC Initiates Review of Rules for Wireless Services Onboard Aircraft
The Federal Communications Commission initiated a proceeding to consider a proposal that would permit airlines to install equipment on aircraft that could safely expand the availability of in-flight mobile wireless services to passengers - FCC Adopts Rules to Make 911 Calling More Reliable
Spurred by the Widespread 911 Network Failures After a Derecho Storm, FCC Requires 911 Service Providers To Take Action To Provide Reliable, Resilient 911 Service - Open Commission Meeting
- Media Bureau Seeks Comment On Closed Captioning Of Internet Clips
- Research Pact Benefitting People With Hearing Disabilities Signed
- Chairman Wheeler FCC Oversight Hearing Statement
- Chairman Wheeler's Letters to Congress
About the Office
The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is the FCC's liaison to Congress. OLA provides lawmakers with information regarding FCC regulatory decisions, answers to policy questions, and assistance with constituent concerns. The Office also prepares FCC witnesses for Congressional hearings, and helps create FCC responses to legislative proposals and Congressional inquiries.
Patrick Halley
Acting Director
Office of Legislative Affairs
