The Federal Communications Commission is an independent United States government agency that is directly responsible to Congress. The Commission was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCCs jurisdiction covers the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and U.S. possessions. The Commission staff is organized by function. There are six operating bureaus and ten staff offices. The Federal Communications Commission s responsibilities include processing applications for licenses and filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, developing and implementing regulatory programs and taking part in hearings.