What is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
Q: What is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
A: The FCC is an independent agency of the United States government created by the United States Congress to regulate communications.
Q: What types of communications does the FCC regulate?
A: The FCC regulates radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
Q: When was the FCC created?
A: The FCC was created by the United States Congress in 1934.
Q: What was the purpose of creating the FCC?
A: The purpose of creating the FCC was to regulate communications.
Q: Is the FCC an independent agency?
A: Yes, the FCC is an independent agency.
Q: Does the FCC report to Congress?
A: Yes, the FCC does report to Congress.
Q: What type of communication regulation did the FCC take over in 1934?
A: The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1934.
