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Federal Communications Commission
Government BodyFederal agency regulating telecommunications, broadcasting, and broadband. Under Chair Brendan Carr (2025-), has pursued deregulation of broadband providers and targeted content moderation policies.
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Given
$0
Received
$20,000
Connections
3
Votes
0
Regulatory Capture Assessment
Regulatory capture occurs when a regulatory agency advances the interests of the industry it is meant to oversee. The indicators below track evidence of capture for this agency. According to the academic literature (Stigler 1971, Carpenter & Moss 2013), captured agencies exhibit declining enforcement, revolving door personnel pipelines, and rule-making that favors incumbents over public interest.
Industry connections
0
Enforcement actions
0
Revolving door
1
Donations Received
| Donor | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing Company PAC | $5,000 | Nov 28, 2023 | |
| General Dynamics Corporation PAC | $5,000 | Sep 10, 2024 | |
| BAE Systems PAC | $5,000 | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS (EMMER) | $5,000 | Sep 13, 2024 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oversees (target) | Senate Commerce Committee | Senate Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the Federal Communications Commission | |
| oversees (target) | House Energy and Commerce Committee | House Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the Federal Communications Commission | |
| Employed by (target) | Brendan Carr | Brendan Carr serves as FCC Chairman since January 2025 |