Independent Regulatory Agency

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Federal Reserves Board

It was created by the Congress to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Is the central bank of the United States

Federal Communications Commission

They control and regulate communication whether it be through radio, internet, or television throughout all 50 states of the US.

Federal Maritime Commission

To foster a fair, efficient and reliable international ocean transportation system and to protect the public from unfair and deceptive practices

Federal Trade Commission

To prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.

National Regulatory Commission

ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

prohibits fraudulent conduct in the trading of futures contracts

Consumer Products Safety Commission

protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity

Securities and Exchange Commission

to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.


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