HR 1094 ยท Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 6, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. August Pfluger [R-TX-11]
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors
- 28
Summary
Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act This bill limits the adoption and enforcement of private land use restrictions (e.g., rules of a homeowners' association) that prohibit, restrict, or impair the installation, maintenance, or operation of an amateur station antenna on property controlled by an amateur radio operator. Private land use restrictions are deemed to prohibit, restrict, or impair the installation, maintenance, or operation of an amateur station antenna if they unreasonably delay, prevent, or increase the cost or difficulty of such installation, maintenance, or operation; or if they prevent or degrade the reception or transmission of a signal acceptable to the operator. However, the bill permits certain private land use restrictions, including restrictions that require amateur station antennas (1) to be maintained in a structurally safe condition; or (2) to be installed in compliance with manufacturer specifications, applicable zoning ordinances, amateur radio tower ordinances, and building codes. The bill also establishes certain limits on the adoption and enforcement of private land use restrictions that require an amateur radio operator to obtain prior approval before installing an amateur station antenna, and exempts certain categories of amateur station antenna from prior approval requirements altogether. Finally, the bill sets forth procedures for the enforcement of these provisions and provides a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the provisions.
Recent actions
- Feb 6, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in House
- Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.