To direct the Federal Communications Commission to extend to private land use restrictions its rule relating to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications.
(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:
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.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-400. Additional views filed.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-732.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-732.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
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Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5302-5304)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1301.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5302-5303)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.