Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the independent federal agency responsible for managing and licensing the civilian radio spectrum in the United States. This includes drafting, updating, and enforcing the Part 97 rules that govern the Amateur Radio Service. While amateur radio operators frequently work alongside organizations like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Department of Homeland Security during disasters, those agencies handle emergency management and national security. They do not allocate radio frequencies or issue amateur radio licenses.