Federal Communications Commission Congressional Budget Justification

The Federal Communications Commission's mission is to “make available, so far as possible, to all the people of the United States, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world-wide wire and radio communication service with adequate facilities at reasonable charges.” The FCC’s vision is to pursue policies to bring affordable, reliable high-speed broadband to 100 percent of the country and encourage the private sector to build, maintain, and upgrade nextgeneration networks so that the benefits of advanced communications services are available to all Americans. The FCC will work to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; empowering consumers; enhancing public safety and national security; and advancing America’s global competitiveness. The requested budget for fiscal year 2025 will be used to support the following strategic goals:

1. Pursue a “100 Percent” Broadband Policy
2. Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
3. Empower Consumers
4. Enhance Public Safety and National Security
5. Advance America’s Global Competitiveness
6. Foster Operational Excellence