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The United States Federal Communications Commission › Non-Delegation Doctrine › Regulatory Authority

The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international... more +
The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, wire, satellite, and cable. less -
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US Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of FCC’s Universal Service Fund

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Key Takeaways - - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FCC's Universal Service Fund (USF) scheme, ensuring its continued operation. - The Court rejected nondelegation doctrine challenges, finding Congress provided sufficient...more

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Circuit Split No More: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FCC Universal Service Fund Authority

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The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that held both Congress’s delegation of USF authority to the FCC and the FCC’s subsequent delegation of its authority to a private administrator...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Universal Service Contribution Requirements

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The US Supreme Court, in a 6 – 3 decision, has upheld the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) system for determining and collecting universal service contributions. In overturning the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth...more

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