Organic statute (United States)

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:

• Organic Act of Feb, 10, 1807, founding the Survey of the Coasts (National Ocean Service)
• 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)