Shawn Clemmons E-Rate Program Suspension and Debarment Notice
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has suspended Shawn Clemmons from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms. Debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Clemmons. Parties who have existing contracts or intend to contract with him to provide or receive E-Rate services may file opposition requests within 30 days or by May 13, 2026, whichever comes first.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a notice of suspension of Shawn Clemmons from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms under 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14), with accompanying debarment proceedings being initiated. The suspension prevents Mr. Clemmons from continuing to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process.\n\nAffected parties including those with existing contracts or intending to contract with Mr. Clemmons for E-Rate services must file opposition requests within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 13, 2026, whichever is first. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days. This action impacts entities providing or receiving telecommunications services under the federal E-Rate program.
What to do next
- Respond with opposition request within 30 days or by May 13, 2026 if you have existing or intended contracts with Shawn Clemmons related to E-Rate services
- Submit opposition to FCC Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division at 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) gives notice of the suspension of Shawn Clemmons from the schools and libraries universal
service support mechanism (or “E-Rate Program”) and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives
notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Clemmons, or any person who has an existing contract with or
intends to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related
to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.
DATES:
Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 13, 2026, whichever comes
first. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days.
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 has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that
suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment
process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-305, which was mailed to Mr. Clemmons, and released on April 13, 2026. The
complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-305A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-07067 Filed 4-10-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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