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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 25, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1685

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Dec 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend regulations concerning the height and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur service communications if the restriction precludes such communications, fails to accommodate such communications, or does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce the restriction.

What just happenedDec 9, 2016

By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-400. Additional views filed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2016Floor

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-400. Additional views filed.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Dec 9, 2016Committee14900

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-400. Additional views filed.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 6, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.

  4. Dec 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Dec 6, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Nov 18, 2015Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. Jun 25, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Jun 25, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentDec 6, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend regulations concerning the height and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur service communications if the restriction precludes such communications, fails to accommodate such communications, or does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce the restriction.

Introduced in SenateJun 25, 2015

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

Directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend regulations concerning the height and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur service communications if the restriction precludes such communications, fails to accommodate such communications, or does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce the restriction.

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 — Informed