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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (Institution)

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20554
United States
Telephone:
888-225-5322
Website:
Institutional Type:
Governmental

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.