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47 U.S.C. 162: Additional research authorities of the FCCText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 47-TELECOMMUNICATIONSCHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION
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§162. Additional research authorities of the FCC

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.

( June 19, 1934, ch. 652 , title I, § 12, as added Pub. L. 111–358, title VIII, § 803 , Jan. 4, 2011 , 124 Stat. 4043 .)

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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.