United States 115th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 555 — Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill restricts private land use rules affecting amateur radio installations.

The Amateur Radio Parity Act aims to prevent private land use restrictions that block amateur radio stations. It requires the FCC to amend its rules to support outdoor antenna installations under certain conditions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may help amateur radio operators, who often include technicians and emergency responders, by easing installation of their antennas.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 (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 its exclusive use or control, or is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that H.R. 555 was referred to the Senate on January 24, 2017, where it was read twice and sent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Additionally, the previous text designation indicating it was "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This change reflects the bill's transition from the House to the Senate for further consideration.

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555 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
555 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
555 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for other purposes.
555 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2017 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
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555 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for other purposes.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H581-583)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 555.

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H581-582)

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H581-582)

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

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Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 555 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 (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 its exclusive use or control, or is not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce 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.
Who sponsors HR 555?
HR 555 is sponsored by Kinzinger, Adam (Republican), Courtney, Joe (Democratic), and Walden, Greg (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 555?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 555?
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