FCC FY 2013 Budget

The Federal Communications Commission is requesting a budget of $346,782,000 to carry out the FCC’s functions and meet the expectations of Congress. The FY 2013 budget request will be used to support the FCC's Strategic Goals.

The FCC’s FY 2013 budget submission also includes requests for funding to: (1) support Commission-wide information technology needs through improvements to the FCC’s information technology infrastructure and enhancements to the security of its systems; (2) replace obsolete signal analysis equipment with new direction finding and wireless monitoring equipment; (3) establish a framework to ensure nationwide interoperability of the 700 MHz public safety broadband wireless network; (4) provide the FCC lab with special equipment capable of simulating complex broadband systems and creating the conditions necessary for proper testing of new devices; and (5) study and support communications industry participation.