FBA Advocates for Targeted Adjustments to Proposed Uniform Guidance Updates

JULY 13, 2026 – Today, the Fiber Broadband Association submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget on its proposed revision to 2 CFR Part 200, the Uniform Guidance governing federal grant administration.

While FBA supports the Office of Management and Budget’s efforts to modernize and streamline these rules, today’s comments flag several provisions that could create real risk for broadband deployment: the proposed elimination of fixed amount sub-awards, and expanded discretionary authority to terminate or suspend awards without grounds for appeal. Both changes will add compliance burdens, discourage participation from small-and mid-sized broadband providers, and inject uncertainty into ongoing investments — including BEAD.

Our recommendations outline how OMB can ensure commonsense oversight of federal programs while preserving fixed amount awards for verifiable infrastructure programs, protecting existing awards, and replacing subjective standards with clear, evidence-based criteria.

Read more from our comments here: FBA Comments on OMB