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Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is responsible for the orderly development and operation of broadcast services and the provision of rapid, efficient nationwide and worldwide telephone and telegraph services at reasonable rates. Its responsibilities also include the use of communications for promoting safety of life and property and for strengthening the national defense. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was created by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to regulate interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio in the public interest. The scope of FCC regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone, telegraph, and cable television operation; two-way radio and radio operators; and satellite communication. The Commission is composed of five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is designated by the President as Chairman.
Recent Regulations
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FCC
Recent Regulations
View all →ProposedFeb 26, 2026
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New NCE Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Filing Window
RuleFeb 26, 2026
Delegations of Authority
RuleSep 5, 2025
Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard
RuleSep 4, 2025
Price Cap Business Data Services; Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers
RuleAug 29, 2025
Delete, Delete, Delete; Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages; Rules and Regulations Implementing of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
RuleAug 26, 2025
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
RuleAug 26, 2025
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program; Correction
ProposedAug 22, 2025
Television Broadcasting Services Fort Bragg and Cloverdale, California
ProposedAug 22, 2025
Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment
ProposedJun 16, 2025
Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding; Correction
About
The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is responsible for the orderly development and operation of broadcast services and the provision of rapid, efficient nationwide and worldwide telephone and telegraph services at reasonable rates. Its responsibilities also include the use of communications for promoting safety of life and property and for strengthening the national defense. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was created by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to regulate interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio in the public interest. The scope of FCC regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone, telegraph, and cable television operation; two-way radio and radio operators; and satellite communication. The Commission is composed of five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is designated by the President as Chairman.