Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-73
§162 Additional research authorities of the FCC
Title 47 › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 162
Summary
The FCC can do research and development on any issue it regulates. It can also support, hire, or arrange for other people or organizations to do that research.
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Title 47, §162
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In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Commission may—
(1)undertake research and development work in connection with any matter in relation to which the Commission has jurisdiction; and
(2)promote the carrying out of such research and development by others, or otherwise to arrange for such research and development to be carried out by others.
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This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, 48 Stat. 1064, known as the Communications Act of 1934, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 609 of this title and Tables.
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47 U.S.C. § 162
Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73