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US HR4006

US HR4006
Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act


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Introduced
06/12/2023
In Committee
06/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions that prohibit, restrict, or impair amateur radio operators from operating, installing, or maintaining amateur station antennas. The bill specifies certain permissible restrictions, such as requirements related to antenna installation, maintenance, and removal. It also limits the ability of community associations to require prior approval for amateur antennas and exempts certain small antennas from prior approval requirements. The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations to implement these changes within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pfluger asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4006, a bill originally introduced by Representative Johnson (OH), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (on 04/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ General Housing and Community Development
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Telephone and Telecommunications

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4006/all-info 06/13/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4006/BILLS-118hr4006ih.pdf 07/12/2023
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