H.R. 1301 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015
H.R. 1301 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 4, 2015, sponsored by Adam Kinzinger with 126 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016
Sponsor
Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 84 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 13, 2016)
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