Sholem Steinberg debarred from E-Rate for three years
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Sholem Steinberg from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment, effective April 2, 2026, was issued pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. This action prevents Steinberg from participating in any federal universal service support programs during the debarment period.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a debarment order against Sholem Steinberg, excluding him from the E-Rate program (schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment is effective April 2, 2026 or upon receipt of the debarment letter, whichever is earlier, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. The enforcement action is documented as DA 26-265.
Entities that contract with or employ Mr. Steinberg should immediately cease any involvement in E-Rate or universal service program activities. Schools, libraries, and service providers should verify that no debarred individuals are engaged in federal universal service program administration or implementation. The three-year debarment period means Steinberg cannot receive benefits or manage projects under these programs until at least April 2029.
What to do next
- Verify that no debarred parties are involved in E-Rate or universal service program administration
- Review contractor and employee lists against the FCC debarment list
- Cease any engagements with Mr. Steinberg in federal universal service program activities
Penalties
Three-year debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Sholem Steinberg 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. Steinberg 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. Steinberg 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 26-265, which was mailed to Mr. Steinberg 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-26-265A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-06410 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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