FCC

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Independent agency of the U.S. government

• Regulates

  Interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, internet, Wi-Fi, satellite, and cable

• Headquarters

  45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, USA

• Jurisdiction

  All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories

• Funding Source

  Regulatory fees

• Leadership Structure

  Directed by five commissioners appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for five-year terms; one commissioner designated as Chairman; no more than three commissioners may be members of the same political party; none may have a financial interest in any FCC-related business.

• Primary Authority For

  Communications law, regulation, and technological innovation

• Federal Personnel (2022)

  1,433

• Maintains Jurisdiction Over

  Broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security

• Estimated Fiscal 2022 Budget

  $388 million

Timeline

• The Federal Radio Commission (FRC), a predecessor to the FCC, was created to regulate radio broadcasting. (Source: Web Search (ebsco.com))

  1927

• The FCC was established pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, consolidating various communications regulatory functions. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search (ebsco.com))

  1934

• The FCC replaced the radio regulation functions of the Federal Radio Commission. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1934

• The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1934

• The FCC had an estimated budget of $388 million and employed 1,433 federal personnel. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2022

• The FCC was accused by the All-In podcast hosts of politically motivated retaliation, particularly in contrast to private-sector solutions like Starlink. (Source: Related Document b42a674a-a955-4467-964b-96b7dc5a24b2)

  Recent (unspecified)

• The FCC was criticized by the All-In podcast hosts for inefficient government spending, labeling nearly $50 billion on Rural Broadband and EV Charging Infrastructure as a 'boondoggle' and 'waste, fraud and abuse'. (Source: Related Document b42a674a-a955-4467-964b-96b7dc5a24b2)

  Recent (unspecified)

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, internet, Wi-Fi, satellite, and cable across the United States. The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security. The FCC was established pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 to replace the radio regulation functions of the previous Federal Radio Commission. The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The FCC's mandated jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. The FCC also provides varied degrees of cooperation, oversight, and leadership for similar communications bodies in other countries in North America. The FCC is funded entirely by regulatory fees. It has an estimated fiscal-2022 budget of $388 million. It employs 1,433 federal personnel as of 2022.

Web Search Results

• Federal Communications Commission

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, internet, wi-fi, satellite, and cable across the United States. The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security.( [...] The FCC was established pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 to replace the radio regulation functions of the previous Federal Radio Commission.( The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The FCC's mandated jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. The FCC also provides varied degrees of cooperation, oversight, and leadership for similar communications bodies in other countries in [...] The FCC is directed by five commissioners appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate for five-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The U.S. president designates one of the commissioners to serve as chairman. No more than three commissioners may be members of the same political party. None of them may have a financial interest in any FCC-related business.(

• What We Do | Federal Communications Commission

  The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation. In its work facing economic opportunities and challenges associated with rapidly evolving advances in global [...] FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestMessage - FCCMessenger - FCCEmail - FCCCopy Link - FCC PageShare - FCC Page Text Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Link Phone: 1-888-225-5322 ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 Fax: 1-866-418-0232 Contact Us Visiting FCC Facilities Link Website Policies & Notices Privacy Policy FOIA No Fear Act Data Digital Strategy Open Government Directive Plain Writing Act RSS Feeds & Email Updates Accessibility [...] About the FCC Overview What We Do Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off Rulemaking Process Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off Leadership FCC Initiatives Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off Organizational Charts Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off Privacy Policy Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off Accessibility Featured Item Off Mega Menu Desktop Only Off

• Licensing

  The FCC is responsible for managing and licensing the electromagnetic spectrum for commercial users and for non-commercial users including: state, county and local governments. This includes public safety, commercial and non-commercial fixed and mobile wireless services, broadcast television and radio, satellite and other services. In licensing the spectrum, the Commission promotes efficient and reliable access to the spectrum for a variety of innovative uses as well as promotes public safety [...] The FCC is responsible for managing and licensing the electromagnetic spectrum for commercial users and for non-commercial users including: state, county and local governments. This includes public safety, commercial and non-commercial fixed and mobile wireless services, broadcast television and radio, satellite and other services. In licensing the spectrum, the Commission promotes efficient and reliable access to the spectrum for a variety of innovative uses as well as promotes public safety [...] FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestMessage - FCCMessenger - FCCEmail - FCCCopy Link - FCC PageShare - FCC Page Text Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Link Phone: 1-888-225-5322 ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 Fax: 1-866-418-0232 Contact Us Visiting FCC Facilities Link Website Policies & Notices Privacy Policy FOIA No Fear Act Data Digital Strategy Open Government Directive Plain Writing Act RSS Feeds & Email Updates Accessibility

• Federal Communications Commission Is Established by Congress

  was established by Congress through the Communications Act of 1934, consolidating various communications regulatory functions into a single agency. This decision arose from the need to address the complexities and challenges faced by the Federal Radio Commission (FRC), which was created earlier in 1927 to regulate radio broadcasting. The FRC encountered difficulties such as licensing disputes, the need for equitable frequency allocation, and issues with unregulated broadcasters. The FCC was [...] Commission (FCC). [...] Broadcast regulation in the United States is dynamic and complex, and the FCC is only one of several organizations involved in such regulation. Other key participants include industry groups such as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), various citizens’ groups, the courts, Congress, and the White House. It is important to understand how the FCC is influenced by each of these participants. The NAB commanded substantial lobbying power until the mid-1960’s, and other organizations, such

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire. The goal of the Commission is to promote connectivity and ensure a robust and competitive market. ## Website ## Contact ## Toll-free number 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) ## Main address Facebook X Twitter USAGov Email ## Have a question? [...] U.S Flag An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Search USAGov Logo Search Close current page # Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Instance Of

  Q4167410