The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government. FCC. A U.S. government agency charged with the task of regulating all forms of interstate and international communication. The agency was created via the Communications Act of 1934, originally for the purpose of regulating radio licensing. Over the years, as technology developed, various other forms of communication fell under the agency's jurisdiction, including television and telecommunication mediums. The agency strives to reach several broad goals, including providing everyone with access to broadband services, and creating efficient ways to communicate during emergency situations. The FCC has also created laws which speak to decency, and can punish entities for broadcasting content that doesn't follow the regulations. The Commissioners of the FCC are appointed by the President, and generally serve five year terms.
- The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the media, public safety and homeland security. The Commission is also in the process of modernizing itself. The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
