[PPRAANet] Re HR1301 -- Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 -- Sen Cory Gardner's response

[Jim]

I received the following positive response from Senator Cory Gardner 
regarding the Amateur Radio Parity Act today.  But we're not done yet -- 
the full Senate needs to vote on it, and when approved, the President 
needs to sign it into law.

So email and call your Senators offices.  The people taking calls don't 
bite, even if they're a Democrat, or a Republican (take your pick).

Again, as Jeff Ryan, K0RM pointed out, you need to ask them to support 
the House version of the Bill (HR1301), which has now replaced the 
Senate version.
The response I received states S. 1685, even though I sent the message 
suggested on the ARRL web site, referring to HR1301.


73
Jim Madsen/K3ILC
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Dear Mr. Madsen,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 
2015. I appreciate you taking the time to write. It is an honor to serve 
you in the United States Senate and I hope you will continue to write 
with your thoughts and ideas on moving our country forward.

On June 25, 2015, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced S. 1685, the 
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. This legislation would allow radio 
operators to construct radio antennas on their property, including in 
situations where local home owner associations or subdivisions prohibit 
it. This legislation was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation, on which I sit, and was approved by a voice 
vote, with my support, on November 18, 2015. It now awaits consideration 
on the Senate floor.

Many amateur radio operators are not allowed to construct radio antennas 
on their property because of the regulations that some homeowners 
associations and subdivisions currently have in place. These radio 
antennas are sometimes used to perform very important public services 
such as communication assistance during natural disasters and other 
public emergencies. However, many home and condominium associations 
contend that the antennas are unsafe, unsightly, and have the potential 
to drive down property values. Please rest assured, I will keep your 
thoughts in mind on this matter.

Again, thank you for contacting me, and do not hesitate to do so again 
when an issue is important to you.

Sincerely
//Cory Gardner
United States Senator//