Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

Bill 117 HR 9670, also known as the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance emergency communications capabilities by recognizing the importance of amateur radio operators in times of crisis.

The bill specifically aims to establish a grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to support amateur radio operators in their efforts to provide emergency communications during disasters. This grant program would provide funding for equipment, training, and other resources needed to ensure that amateur radio operators are able to effectively communicate with emergency responders and the public during emergencies.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a study to assess the current state of amateur radio emergency communications capabilities and identify ways to improve and expand these capabilities. This study would be conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and would provide recommendations for how to better integrate amateur radio operators into emergency response efforts. Overall, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act seeks to recognize the valuable role that amateur radio operators play in emergency communications and to provide support and resources to help them continue to serve their communities in times of need.