Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

Hozzl · 2024-04-12T17:01:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4006 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/12/2024, 5:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4006

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4006

Bill HR 4006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4006 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4006's most recent activity was 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. as of April 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4006

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4006

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Emergency communications systemsState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4006

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness ActTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas, and for other purposes.Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

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