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.

1/31/2024, 5:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 3690

Bill 118 s 3690, also known as the Amateur Radio Parity Act, aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent certain private land use restrictions from being applied to amateur radio antennas. The bill seeks to protect the rights of amateur radio operators to install and maintain antennas on their property, even if there are restrictions in place by homeowners associations or other private entities.

The bill is designed to ensure that amateur radio operators have the ability to effectively communicate and participate in their hobby without unnecessary restrictions. By prohibiting the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas, the bill aims to promote the continued growth and development of amateur radio in the United States.

In addition to addressing land use restrictions, the bill also includes provisions for the enforcement of these regulations and outlines penalties for violations. The bill is intended to provide clarity and protection for amateur radio operators, while also respecting the rights of property owners. Overall, Bill 118 s 3690 is a bipartisan effort to support the amateur radio community and ensure that they have the necessary resources and freedoms to pursue their hobby. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to strike a balance between the interests of property owners and amateur radio operators.

Current Status of Bill S 3690

Bill S 3690 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2024. Bill S 3690 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2024.  Bill S 3690's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of January 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3690

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3690

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3690

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.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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3690

R
Roger F. Wicker
Mississippi(Republican)
R
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut(Democrat)

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