ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pfluger asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4006, a bill originally introduced by Representative Johnson (OH), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
This bill would allow amateur radio operators to install and operate antennas on their property despite restrictions imposed by homeowners associations, covenants, or other private land use rules. Currently, more than 770,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the United States use their equipment for emergency communications and technical training, but many face restrictions from community associations and property deed restrictions that prevent antenna installation. The bill would prohibit these private restrictions from blocking amateur radio antennas while still allowing reasonable requirements, such as ensuring structural safety, compliance with building codes, and visual screening of ground equipment. The bill does exempt certain small antennas, flagpole antennas up to 43 feet, wire antennas, and vertical antennas up to 43 feet from requiring prior approval. If a community association fails to approve or deny an antenna application within 45 days, it would be automatically approved, and disputes could be taken directly to federal court without first pursuing local remedies.
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