Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017
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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-24 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2017-01-23 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-23 | Floor | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H581-582) | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-23 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 555. | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-23 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H581-583) | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-23 | Floor | Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-13 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-13 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |