Communication Act of 1934

The Communications Act of 1934 is a U.S. federal law that established the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to regulate electronic communications like radio, television, and later, telephone services. It created a framework for licensing broadcasters, preventing interference, and promoting fair practices in the transmission of information. The law aimed to ensure that communication systems operated efficiently, openly, and to serve the public interest. It also set basic rules for content and ownership, helping to shape the development and regulation of mass communication industries in the United States.