On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its Covered List — established through the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act — to include foreign-produced connected power inverters and advanced robotic devices, following an executive branch national security determination that they “pose unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States or the safety and security of United States persons.” Equipment on the Covered List is ineligible for FCC equipment authorization, effectively prohibiting the import, sale, or marketing of those products without an exception or approval.

A few weeks later, on August 20, the FCC issued a new public notice and updates to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that modifies its Covered List entry for foreign-produced power inverters, following a second National Security Determination from the U.S. Department of War (DoW), and updates its guidance on foreign-produced advanced robotic devices.

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