Regulatory Policy

If Democrats gain control of one or both chambers in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, lawmakers may intensify oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. Scrutiny could focus on broadcaster investigations, merger approvals, and broadband policy, but the signal identifies no procurement action, funding, or new contractor requirement.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service finalized regulations governing when it may decline or delay requests to appoint arbitrators for certain federal-agency grievances, including disputes involving agencies affected by presidential collective-bargaining orders. The change addresses federal workforce and labor-relations procedures; it does not establish a new contractor requirement or directly alter procurement eligibility.

Governor Abigail Spanberger is urging the Virginia State Corporation Commission to condition approval of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy’s proposed $67 billion merger on a six-year residential base-rate freeze, tripled monthly bill credits, workforce protections, and enforceable consumer and clean-energy commitments. The proceeding could shape Virginia’s energy-market conditions, but it is not a solicitation or contract award.