Organic statute, United States
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In United States administrative law, an organic statute is a statute enacted by Congress that creates an administrative agency, and defines its authorities and responsibilities.
Organic statutes include:
- Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, creating the Interstate Commerce Commission
- Communications Act of 1934, creating the Federal Communications Commission
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, granting regulatory authority to the Food and Drug Administration
- National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
