Federal Communications Commission Law and Legal Definition
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates broadcasting, telephone, and other communication services. It is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Among other duties, the FCC regulates the use of radio spectrum to fulfill the communications needs of businesses, local and state governments, public safety service providers, aircraft and ship operators, and individuals. It also regulates AM, FM radio and television broadcast stations. The FCC's responsibilities include: processing applications for licenses and other filings; analyzing complaints; conducting investigations; developing and implementing regulatory programs; and taking part in hearings.
Legal Definition list
- Federal Communication Commission
- Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act
- Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act
- Federal Census
- Federal Cave Resources Protection Act
- Federal Communications Commission
- Federal Consolidation Loan Program [Education]
- Federal Contract
- Federal Contractor [Federal Elections]
- Federal Control of Use of Port Facilities and Services
- Federal Cooperative Agreement
Related Legal Terms
- 9/11 Commission Act
- Accompanying the Federal Government Outside the United States
- Active Voters [Federal Elections]
- Actuarial Documents [Federal Crop Insurance Corporation]
- Actuarially Appropriate [Federal Crop Insurance Corporation]
- Administrative Committee of the Federal Register
- Administrative Governor [Federal Reserve System]
- Advisory Councils of Federal Reserve System
- Affiliate of a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Trading Advisor, Commodity Pool Operator or Introducing Broker
- Agent [Federal Elections]
