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)
