The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act, which died at the end of the 111th Congress, has been reintroduced in the 112th Congress as HR 81. The sponsor is Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18). The new bill -- which was introduced on January 5 -- has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce...more
The bill is supported by the ARRL, and after reading it, I think it is well intentioned.
The bill officially recognizes Amateur Radio as a valuable resource in times of crisis; the language of which supports Radio Amateurs and their equipment. The bill further provides language that seeks to remove impediments to Amateur Operation; I assume from unreasonable entities such as homeowner associations.
Here is the link to the bill that's been introduced: HR 81- TEXT OF LEGISLATION
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