Federal Communications Commission

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a U.S. federal government agency established in 1934. It is an independent entity and regulates interstate and international communications through various media, including radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC's headquarters are located in the United States.

Revenue

Founded

1934

Headcount

-

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Other

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On September 19, 2025, satellite companies requested the Federal Communications Commission exempt their operations from National Environmental Policy Act review, citing their extraterritorial nature. Also on September 19, 2025, the head of California's Office of Historic Preservation criticized a Federal Communications Commission decision to streamline environmental and historic reviews for wireless broadband infrastructure projects. Separately, the Federal Communications Commission chairman criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's comments on the political views of a suspect in the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking a free speech debate.
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