To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise section 97.307(f) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow greater flexibility in the amateur radio service, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: More than 778,000 amateur operators in the United States are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio services, and, by treaty, additional and requires repeal of symbol (baud) rate limits and adoption of 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, tax rate changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Electric Utilities, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Energy.
Who Benefits and How
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: More than 778,000 amateur operators in the United States are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio services, and, by treaty, additional...
- Requires repeal of symbol (baud) rate limits and adoption of 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: More than 778,000 amateur operators in the United States are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio services, and, by treaty, additional and requires repeal of symbol (baud) rate limits and adoption of 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit.
Key Policy Areas
Electric Utilities, Technology, Criminal Justice, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: More than 778,000 amateur operators in the United States are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio services, and, by treaty, additional and requires repeal of symbol (baud) rate limits and adoption of 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Lesko introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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