US Congress Senate Bill 1755 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on December 15 2009 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-12-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security: (1) to study and report to Congress on the uses and capabilities of Amateur Radio Service communications in emergencies and disaster relief; and (2) in conducting the study, to utilize the expertise of stakeholder entities and organizations, including the amateur radio, emergency response, and disaster communications communities.Requires the study to: (1) include a review of the importance of amateur radio emergency communications in furtherance of homeland security missions relating to disasters, severe weather, and other threats to lives and property in the United States, as well as recommendations for enhancements in the voluntary deployment of amateur radio licensees and improved integration of amateur radio operators in the planning and furtherance of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiatives; and (2) identify impediments to enhanced Amateur Radio Service communications and make recommendations regarding such impediments.

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009

Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]

Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-12-15		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2009-12-15		Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2009-12-15		Received in the House.
2009-12-14		Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13201; text as passed Senate: CR S13201)
2009-12-10		Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 224.
2009-12-10		Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. With written report No. 111-105.
2009-11-04		Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2009-10-06		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

HB2160 (Related) 2009-05-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1755/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1755/BILLS-111s1755is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1755/BILLS-111s1755rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1755/BILLS-111s1755es.pdf