US FCC seeks comments on proposals to modify its supply chain reimbursement program rules

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held its first meeting under the new Biden Administration on 17 February 2021 and unanimously voted to seek comments on proposals that would modify its Secure and Trusted Network Reimbursement Program rules. This Program aims to remove, replace and dispose of communications equipment and services that the FCC deems to pose a national security threat. In June 2020, the FCC formally designated Huawei and ZTE as threats to US national security, a declaration that barred US companies from using government funds to purchase equipment and services from these companies.