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Subj: Bill Introduced to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions o
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U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (MS) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) introduced
S.3690 on January 30, 2024, the Senate companion bill to H.R.4006,
introduced last June. Both bills reflect the Congressional campaign efforts
by ARRL to eliminate homeowner association land use restrictions that
prohibit, restrict, or impair the ability of an Amateur Radio Operator to
install and operate amateur station antennas on residential properties they
own.
Amateur Radio Operators repeatedly are relied upon to provide essential
communications when disaster strikes, but their ability to do so is being
impaired by the exponential growth of residential private land use
restrictions that hinder their ability to establish stations in their homes
with which to train and provide emergency communications when called upon.
In announcing the introduction of S.3690, Senator Wicker said: “Because
communication during natural disasters is often hindered, we should be
making every attempt to give folks more options. Reliable access can make
the difference between life and death in an emergency. Our legislation
removes roadblocks for amateur radio operators looking to help their
friends, families, and neighbors.”
In a similar announcement, Senator Blumenthal stated: “Our measure will
help clarify the rules so ham radio enthusiasts can successfully continue
their communications.
In the face of emergency or crisis, they help provide vital, life-saving
information that allow listeners to properly and safely respond, but
prohibitive home association rules and confusing approval processes for
installing antennas have been an unnecessary impediment. The Amateur Radio
Emergency Preparedness Act resolves these bottlenecks and ensures that
radio operators can function successfully.”
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, and Director John Robert Stratton,
N5AUS, Chair of the ARRLs Government Affairs Committee, both extended on
behalf of ARRL, its Members, and the Amateur Radio community their thanks
and appreciation for the leadership of Senator Wicker and Senator
Blumenthal in their continuing efforts to support and protect the rights of
all Amateur Radio Operators.
[ANS thanks ARRL News for the above information]
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