What does the Federal Communications Commission do?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent federal agency responsible for regulating communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. It oversees competition and innovation in the communications industry, manages the radio spectrum, and sets rules to support emerging technologies. The FCC also helps protect the nation’s communications infrastructure. It was established in 1934.
$17.8B
0.3%
How much does the Federal Communications Commission spend?
The Federal Communications Commission accounted for 0.3% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of FCC net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The Federal Communications Commission’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1980.
Yearly federal net spending by FCC, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024
The Federal Communications Commission’s share of federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1980.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to FCC, FYs 1980–2024
How did the Federal Communications Commission spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to FCC, FY 2024
How many people work for the Federal Communications Commission?
The number of federal employees working for the Federal Communications Commission has decreased 17.5% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for FCC, September 2010–2024
Who leads the Federal Communications Commission?
The FCC is led by a Chairman, who is appointed by the president from among the five commissioners and confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners serve staggered five-year terms, but the Chairman serves at the president’s discretion and may be replaced at any time.
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