# FCC Expands Supply Chain Bans

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its supply chain prohibitions under the Secure Networks Act, effective October 13, 2026, to ban authorization of end products containing "logic-bearing hardware components" from entities listed on the Covered List. Additionally, the FCC now imposes regulatory compliance requirements on online marketplaces that facilitate sales of covered telecommunications equipment, mandating FCC ID verification with phased effective dates throughout 2027. These changes directly affect manufacturers, e-commerce platforms, and supply chain participants involved in telecommunications and related equipment, requiring updated certifications and compliance measures to avoid enforcement actions.

- Procurement professionals should ensure that contracts and acquisitions exclude products from entities on the FCC's Covered List to maintain compliance with the Secure Networks Act.
- Vendors and contractors involved in telecommunications equipment supply chains must update certifications and verify FCC IDs, especially those selling through online marketplaces.
- Organizations facilitating online sales of covered equipment need to implement compliance processes aligned with the FCC's phased enforcement timeline in 2027.
- This expansion signals increased regulatory scrutiny on supply chains, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and risk management in procurement planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Key Quotes
> The FCC has significantly expanded the list of companies, ecommerce platforms and industries that need to know the ins-and-outs of this new area of FCC law in order to avoid disrupted supply chains, angry customers or even enforcement penalties.
> — Sean Conway, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

### Sources
- [FCC Expands Supply Chain Bans, Implicating Online Marketplaces and Clarifying Covered List Rules | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fcc-expands-supply-chain-bans-3128768) - jdsupra.com