The Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) makes recommendations to the Commission on topics specified by the Commission relating to accessibility issues and the needs and interests of consumers.
The CPAAC provides an effective means for stakeholders to exchange ideas and enhance the Commission’s ability to effectively address accessibility and consumer issues. The Commission will specify topics the CPAAC may consider, which may include:
- Consumer protection and education;
- Implementation of statutes, Commission rules, and policies to protect consumers from illegal robocalls;
- Promoting consumer participation and input into Commission rulemaking proceedings and other decision-making processes; and,
- Impact of new and emerging communications technologies on consumers, including those in underserved areas;
- Communications access for people with disabilities; and
- Video programming access for people with disabilities.
For information on previous terms of Federal advisory committees that addressed consumer and disability access issues, please go to fcc.gov/cac and fcc.gov/dac.
Committee Staff:
- David Pérez, Co-Designated Federal Officer to the CPAAC
- Joshua Mendelsohn, Co-Designated Federal Officer to the CPAAC
- Email staff at CPAAC@fcc.gov
CPAAC 2025-2026
Structure:
Meetings:
- February 24, 2026: Event Page | Public Notice | Agenda | Minutes
- September 10, 2025: Event Page | Public Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Ex Parte Exemption Status
- Public Notice: Notice Concerning Ex Parte Status of Information Submitted to the CPAAC (DA 25-813A1) [09/05/2025]