Moshe Schwartz Debarment from E-Rate Program
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Moshe Schwartz from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. The debarment commences on April 2, 2026, or upon receipt of the debarment letter, whichever is earlier. This enforcement action prevents Schwartz from participating in federal universal service support programs through April 2029.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau's Investigations and Hearings Division issued a debarment notice against Moshe Schwartz, prohibiting his participation in the E-Rate program (federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all other federal universal service support mechanisms for a period of three years. The debarment is based on 47 CFR 54.8 and is documented in debarment letter DA 26-263, released April 2, 2026.
Schools, libraries, and telecommunications providers participating in E-Rate or universal service programs should verify that Moshe Schwartz is not involved in any applications or contracts. Organizations should review their internal procedures to ensure compliance with debarment requirements and update any relevant exclusion or vendor screening processes. The debarment takes effect immediately and continues through 2029.
What to do next
- Verify Moshe Schwartz is not involved in any E-Rate or universal service fund applications or contracts
- Update vendor and contractor exclusion lists to include the debarred party
- Review internal procedures for screening parties against federal debarment lists
Penalties
Debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Moshe Schwartz from the federal schools and libraries universal service support
mechanism (E-Rate program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.
DATES:
Debarment commences on the date Mr. Schwartz receives the debarment letter or April 2, 2026, whichever date comes first, and
will continue for three years.
ADDRESSES:
Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC
20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Sova, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street
NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christopher Sova may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Bureau debars Mr. Schwartz from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years
pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 26-263, which was mailed to Mr. Schwartz and released on April 2, 2026. The complete
text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-263A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-06399 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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