The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of
the United States government. FCC. A U.S. government agency charged with
the task of regulating all forms of interstate and international
communication. The agency was created via the Communications Act of
1934, originally for the purpose of regulating radio licensing. Over the
years, as technology developed, various other forms of communication
fell under the agency's jurisdiction, including television and
telecommunication mediums. The agency strives to reach several broad
goals, including providing everyone with access to broadband services,
and creating efficient ways to communicate during emergency situations.
The FCC has also created laws which speak to decency, and can punish
entities for broadcasting content that doesn't follow the regulations.
The Commissioners of the FCC are appointed by the President, and
generally serve five year terms.
- The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the media, public safety and homeland security. The Commission is also in the process of modernizing itself. The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
