Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

4/12/2024, 5:01 PM
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.
Bill 118 hr 4006, also known as the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing emergency communications capabilities through the use of amateur radio operators. The bill recognizes the important role that amateur radio operators play in providing critical communications during emergencies and disasters.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a program to provide support for the development and maintenance of amateur radio stations for emergency communications purposes. 2. Requiring FEMA to conduct a study on the importance of amateur radio operators in emergency communications and to report its findings to Congress. 3. Encouraging state and local governments to consider the needs of amateur radio operators in their emergency preparedness plans and to provide support for their activities. 4. Providing grants to amateur radio operators for the purchase of equipment and training related to emergency communications. Overall, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act seeks to strengthen the partnership between amateur radio operators and government agencies in order to improve emergency communications capabilities and better respond to disasters. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards enhancing emergency preparedness efforts.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4006
Introduced on
2023-06-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/12/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.
Bill 118 hr 4006, also known as the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing emergency communications capabilities through the use of amateur radio operators. The bill recognizes the important role that amateur radio operators play in providing critical communications during emergencies and disasters.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a program to provide support for the development and maintenance of amateur radio stations for emergency communications purposes. 2. Requiring FEMA to conduct a study on the importance of amateur radio operators in emergency communications and to report its findings to Congress. 3. Encouraging state and local governments to consider the needs of amateur radio operators in their emergency preparedness plans and to provide support for their activities. 4. Providing grants to amateur radio operators for the purchase of equipment and training related to emergency communications. Overall, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act seeks to strengthen the partnership between amateur radio operators and government agencies in order to improve emergency communications capabilities and better respond to disasters. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards enhancing emergency preparedness efforts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Emergency communications systems•
State and local government operations•
Telephone and wireless communication

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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 r...