As provided in the Communications Act, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) exists for three main reasons:
- “[F]or the purpose of . . . mak[ing] available, so far as possible, to all the people of the United States, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world-wide . . . communication service . . . at reasonable charges;”
“[F]or the purpose of national defense;” and
- “[F]or the purpose of promoting safety of life and property through the use of . . . communication.”
Meeting Congress's mandate has never been more vital. Rapid advancements in technology have dramatically changed how Americans communicate and share information. Communications networks and the equipment that facilitate their use have become essential to daily life. The Commission directly regulates entities responsible for these communications networks, which in 2013 were recognized as critical infrastructure in Presidential Policy Directive-21 (and now in the National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).
As the FCC’s primary unit responsible for ensuring that these entities comply with the Communications Act, its implementing regulations, and various licensing terms and conditions, the Enforcement Bureau’s work involves:
• Consumer Protection and National Security;
• Privacy, Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Supply Chain Integrity;
• Public Safety, Emergency Services, and Harmful Interference;
• Targeting Fraud in Critical FCC-Funded and -Administered Programs; and
• Fair Competition and Equal Opportunities.
Interested students should check out our internship opportunities while recent graduates and experienced professionals should go to USAJOBS for more information about joining our team. Individuals interested in other career opportunities at the Commission should go here.