H.R. 2982 · 109th Congress
FCC Reorganization Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Albert Wynn
- Introduced
- 2005-06-17
- Latest action
- 2005-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Summary
FCC Reorganization Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to organize its staff into integrated bureaus based on the purposes of the regulations to be administered by such bureau.
Requires the following bureaus within the FCC: (1) spectrum management; (2) government affairs and consumer education; (3) economic regulations; (4) public interest; (5) broadcast content; (6) licensing; (7) enforcement; and (8) international. Directs the FCC, at least once every five years, to reexamine such organization and carry out any necessary reorganization.