The Federal Communication Commission is responsible for overseeing all television, radio and telephone industries in America. It is managed by five members picked by the president. These people work until their five year term ends regulating communication through all the mass media. Only three workers can be from the same political party. There are many different jobs for the FCC. The FCC workers handle license applications, analyze complaints, develop regulations, and participate in hearings.
Consumer and Governmental Affairs (CGB) looks over the FCC’s customers, including people with disabilities. These workers are responsible for answering any questions or complaints a customer might have. For example, let's say a deaf person is having …show more content…
They help to get rid of electromagnetic interference among other things. IB is responsible for the International Radio Regulations and international agreements. They help out with deaf communities all around the world so they can have the same rights as American deaf communities. They basically have the same job as the Enforcement Bureau except, it is international.
Media Bureau develops policies and licensing programs relating to electronic media, such as cable television, broadcast television and radio. Post-licensing for direct broadcast satellite services also falls within its category. They fight for the deaf’s rights to telecommunication. These are the people who fought to have subtitles on the television so the deaf would not have to read lips all the time. They are one of the big reasons why technology has advanced so much in the deaf community.
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is responsible for all FCC wireless telecommunications programs and policies. These services include amateur radio, cellular networks, and many other wireless networks. These workers are to watch over every wireless communication and make sure everything is in check. They have to make sure the programs are up to date and appropriate for the audience watching. This not only helps the deaf, but all society know what they are watching is a reliable …show more content…
The rules were down in December 2010. In April 2011, House Republicans passed a bill to cancel the rules, and federal courts are hearing several legal challenges. In July 2010, a federal appeals court struck down the FCC’s “indecency policy” that led to fines against TV networks whose programs including inappropriate content. The ruling stated that the FCC rule decided it had “a chilling effect” on broadcast
Consumer and Governmental Affairs (CGB) looks over the FCC’s customers, including people with disabilities. These workers are responsible for answering any questions or complaints a customer might have. For example, let's say a deaf person is having …show more content…
They help to get rid of electromagnetic interference among other things. IB is responsible for the International Radio Regulations and international agreements. They help out with deaf communities all around the world so they can have the same rights as American deaf communities. They basically have the same job as the Enforcement Bureau except, it is international.
Media Bureau develops policies and licensing programs relating to electronic media, such as cable television, broadcast television and radio. Post-licensing for direct broadcast satellite services also falls within its category. They fight for the deaf’s rights to telecommunication. These are the people who fought to have subtitles on the television so the deaf would not have to read lips all the time. They are one of the big reasons why technology has advanced so much in the deaf community.
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is responsible for all FCC wireless telecommunications programs and policies. These services include amateur radio, cellular networks, and many other wireless networks. These workers are to watch over every wireless communication and make sure everything is in check. They have to make sure the programs are up to date and appropriate for the audience watching. This not only helps the deaf, but all society know what they are watching is a reliable …show more content…
The rules were down in December 2010. In April 2011, House Republicans passed a bill to cancel the rules, and federal courts are hearing several legal challenges. In July 2010, a federal appeals court struck down the FCC’s “indecency policy” that led to fines against TV networks whose programs including inappropriate content. The ruling stated that the FCC rule decided it had “a chilling effect” on broadcast