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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1301

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 12, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 9, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio stations if the restriction:

  • precludes communications in an amateur radio service,
  • fails to permit a licensee of amateur radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or
  • is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce the restriction.

Before installing an outdoor antenna, however, an amateur radio licensee must obtain a community association's prior approval. A community association may: (1) prohibit installations on common property not under the exclusive control of the licensee, and (2) establish installation rules for amateur radio antennas and support structures.

What just happenedSep 13, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
127 cosponsors42 D85 R
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  1. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 12, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 12, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302-5303)

  5. Sep 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5302-5303)

  6. Sep 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1301.

  7. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5302-5304)

  8. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 9, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.

  10. Sep 9, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-732.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Sep 9, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-732.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 12, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  17. Feb 10, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  18. Mar 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  19. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 9, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio stations if the restriction:

  • precludes communications in an amateur radio service,
  • fails to permit a licensee of amateur radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or
  • is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce the restriction.

Before installing an outdoor antenna, however, an amateur radio licensee must obtain a community association's prior approval. A community association may: (1) prohibit installations on common property not under the exclusive control of the licensee, and (2) establish installation rules for amateur radio antennas and support structures.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 9, 201617

Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio stations if the restriction:

  • precludes communications in an amateur radio service,
  • fails to permit a licensee of amateur radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or
  • is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce the restriction.

Before installing an outdoor antenna, however, an amateur radio licensee must obtain a community association's prior approval. A community association may: (1) prohibit installations on common property not under the exclusive control of the licensee, and (2) establish installation rules for amateur radio antennas and support structures.

Introduced in HouseMar 4, 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 2016 — Informed