The FCC Has Released A Budgetary Request For Fiscal Year

The FCC’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2025 includes a 14.8% increase in regulatory fee authority, amounting to $448,075,0001. 

This is a significant rise from the FY 2024 level of $390,192,000. The request also includes a $139,000,000 budget authority for the Spectrum Auctions program. 

The FCC is urging Congress to renew its authority to conduct auctions, which expired last year. The Commission’s spectrum auctions have generated over $233.5 billion while costing less than $2.5 billion. 

The FCC aims to maintain a staffing level of 1,600 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) to meet its mission demands in FY 20255. The Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau are also expected to see budget increases, with staffing levels remaining constant.

The full request and the FCC’s discussion of its goals for FY 2025 are available here.