Venable partner Craig A. Gilley recently moderated a national security and communications supply chain discussion at the 2026 INCOMPAS conference in Nashville. The conversation gave attendees insight into the industry perspective with speakers from the Telecommunications Industry Association and INCOMPAS.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the administration are moving rapidly to impose new national security protections that could significantly affect supply chains supporting consumer electronics, broadband networks, energy infrastructure, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. The session examined recent Covered List actions, new rules affecting component parts and online marketplaces, and the potential for additional congressional and agency action. Panelists focused on what businesses should do now to identify exposure, evaluate vendors and alternatives, and prepare for the cost, time, and operational changes that new restrictions could require.
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