FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016

The FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, also known as Bill 114 s 2644, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a certain period of time. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2016, by Senator John Thune and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

The main purpose of the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 is to provide funding and oversight for the FCC, which is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The bill includes provisions for the FCC's budget, operations, and programs, as well as requirements for reporting to Congress on its activities.

Some key provisions of the bill include requirements for the FCC to conduct a study on the impact of regulations on small businesses, to establish a process for the expedited review of petitions for rulemaking, and to report to Congress on the status of its efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. Overall, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 is aimed at ensuring that the FCC has the resources and authority necessary to carry out its mission of promoting competition, innovation, and investment in the communications industry. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate, and its passage would reauthorize the FCC and provide important guidance for its future activities.