[TVARC] News Update

[Bruce Cusanelli]

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ARLB011 Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National Defense
Authorization Act

 

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ARRL Bulletin 11  ARLB011

>From ARRL Headquarters

Newington CT  May 11, 2018

To all radio amateurs 

 

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ARLB011 Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National Defense
Authorization Act

 

ARRL is praising the work of US Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Vicky
Hartzler (R-MO), and Mike Rogers (R-AL) for their successful efforts in
securing language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
Fiscal Year 2019 that aids in the survival and growth of Amateur Radio by
giving radio amateurs the right to install an outdoor antenna at their
residences with the approval of their homeowners associations. This language
- text from the proposed Amateur Radio Parity Act (HR 555) - formed the
basis for the Courtney-Hartzler-Rogers Amendment to the NDAA.

 

The amendment, offered by the bipartisan trio and accepted by the House
Armed Services Committee by voice vote, will ensure that Amateur Radio
operators will continue to play a vital role in disaster communication, when
called upon. Amateur Radio has long-standing relationships with the
Department of Defense through both the Military Auxiliary Radio Service
(MARS) as well as spectrum sharing.

 

The Armed Services Committee passed the NDAA by a 60-to-1 voice vote after a
14-hour markup that ran well into the night. The bill now awaits House floor
action. The Senate will begin its markup of the NDAA during the week of May
21.

 

Representatives Courtney and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) spearheaded the effort to
include the Parity Act language in the NDAA. Both are cosponsors of the
Parity Act, which has passed the House by voice vote twice in the past 2
years.

 

Recognizing the long-standing relationship between Amateur Radio and the
Department of Defense, Congressman Kinzinger - who served multiple tours for
the USAF as a fighter pilot and is still a Major in the Air National Guard,
and Courtney, who represents the House district that includes ARRL
Headquarters, have been champions of the legislation in Congress.

 

"The steadfast support of the Amateur Radio community continually
demonstrated by Congressmen Kinzinger and Courtney has been a godsend," said
Hudson Director Mike Lisenco, N2YBB. "The Parity Act wouldn't be anywhere
close to this stage without their strong support, and our organization is
extremely grateful."

 

Lisenco, who serves as Chairman of the ARRL Board's Legislative Advocacy
Committee, also recognized other promoters of Amateur Radio, including House
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, W7EQI (R-OR), Energy and
Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and House Armed Services
Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX). "We are deeply grateful for their
continued understanding and support," Lisenco said.

 

ARRL will continue to press for support to enact the Amateur Radio Parity
Act throughout the legislative process.

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