Independent Federal Agencies

Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

FCC bureaus and offices of special interest to the higher education community

National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.

NSF directorates/resources of special interest to the higher education and networking communities

National Science Board
The National Science Board is the governing board of the National Science Foundation, composed of 24 part–time members, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They are selected on the basis of their eminence in basic medical, or social sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, research management or public affairs.

Federal Policy Program Federal Policy Resources United States Congress Independent Federal Agencies The White House & Executive Agencies National Associations and Alliances Institutes/Programs/Think Tanks		Independent Federal Agencies Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. FCC bureaus and offices of special interest to the higher education community Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Federal Communications Commission, Office of Plans and Policy National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF directorates/resources of special interest to the higher education and networking communities Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering Information Technology Research National Science Board The National Science Board is the governing board of the National Science Foundation, composed of 24 part–time members, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They are selected on the basis of their eminence in basic medical, or social sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, research management or public affairs.
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