# Federal Register #2026-21381

FCC Notice Modifies Lifeline Program Privacy Act System of Records

**Buyer:** Federal Communications Commission
**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21381

The Federal Communications Commission is updating privacy records for its Lifeline Program.
- **Government buyer:** Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB).
- **Notice purpose:** Modifies the FCC/WCB-1 Lifeline Program system of records under the Privacy Act; this is not a procurement or award.
- **Records covered:** Information about applicants and participants, consumer survey respondents, and enrollment representatives. The program supports voice-service and/or broadband discounts for qualifying low-income individuals.
- **Notable change:** Adds a routine use allowing relevant information to be disclosed to other Federal agencies considering suspension or debarment actions.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified.
- **Products and services requested:** None.

### Description

The Federal Communications Commission is modifying its existing FCC/WCB-1, Lifeline Program system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The Lifeline Program provides discounts for voice service and/or broadband internet access to qualifying low-income individuals. The system includes information about applicants and participants, consumer survey respondents, and enrollment representatives. This notice updates the categories of records maintained and adds a new routine use concerning suspension and debarment disclosures; comments on routine uses are due November 18, 2026.

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