FCC Enforcement Bureau Debars Moshe Schwartz from E-Rate and Universal Service Programs for Three Years
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The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has issued a formal debarment order against Moshe Schwartz, prohibiting him from participating in the E-Rate program — the federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism — for a period of three years. The E-Rate program provides discounted telecommunications and internet services to eligible K-12 schools and libraries across the United States. The debarment extends beyond E-Rate to cover all federal universal service support mechanisms, which include the Connect America Fund, Lifeline, and Rural Health Care programs. This means Schwartz is barred from receiving any funding, acting as a vendor, or otherwise participating in any of these federally subsidized programs during the debarment period. Debarment actions by the Enforcement Bureau are typically triggered by findings of fraud, misrepresentation, or abuse of program funds. This action signals the FCC's continued enforcement posture against individuals who violate the rules governing universal service programs, which collectively distribute billions of dollars annually.
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Key Changes
- Moshe Schwartz is formally debarred from the E-Rate (schools and libraries universal service) program for 3 years effective the notice date of 2026-04-02
- Debarment covers all federal universal service support mechanisms, not limited to E-Rate alone
- Schwartz is prohibited from receiving E-Rate or universal service funds, serving as a vendor, consultant, or participant in any capacity during the debarment period
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What this law requires
Moshe Schwartz is prohibited from participating in the E-Rate program for three years from the debarment order date
Moshe Schwartz is prohibited from participating in the Connect America Fund for three years from the debarment order date
Moshe Schwartz is prohibited from participating in the Lifeline program for three years from the debarment order date
Moshe Schwartz is prohibited from participating in the Rural Health Care program for three years from the debarment order date
Moshe Schwartz is prohibited from receiving any federal universal service support funding for three years from the debarment order date