Supreme Court to Review Federal Agency Authority Limits
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the Federal Communications Commission's authority to require companies to subsidize telecommunications services in underserved areas. This case could further limit federal agency power by potentially embracing the nondelegation doctrine, which restricts Congress from granting broad authority to agencies. The outcome could impact various regulatory practices across sectors. The case follows a trend of the conservative-majority court ruling against federal agencies, reflecting a broader conservative effort to reduce the administrative state's power.