Communications Act of 1934

The U.S. Communications Act of 1934 was enacted as Public Law Number 416 on June 19, 1934, by the 73rd Congress of the United States to replace the Federal Radio Commission with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It also transferred regulation of interstate telephone services from the Interstate Commerce Commission to the FCC.

Related Topics:
U.S. - June 19 - 1934 - Federal Radio Commission - Federal Communications Commission - Telephone - Interstate Commerce Commission

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On January 3, 1996, the 104th Congress of the United States amended or repealed sections of the Communications Act of 1934 with the new Telecommunications Act of 1996. It was the first major overhaul of American telecommunications policy in nearly 62 years.

Related Topics:
January 3 - 1996 - Telecommunications Act of 1996

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