HR 2346 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To authorize the enforcement by State and local governments of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding use of citizens band radio equipment.

Introduced 1999-06-24· Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 106-521.(2000-11-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow a State or local government to enact a statute or ordinance that prohibits a violation of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations which prohibit: (1) a use of citizens band radio equipment not authorized by the FCC; or (2) the unauthorized operation of such equipment on a frequency between 24 and 35 megahertz. Provides that a station licensed by the FCC in any radio service for the operation at issue shall not be subject to such a statute or ordinance. Requires the FCC to provide technical guidance regarding the detection and determination of violations of FCC regulations. Permits a person affected to submit to the FCC an appeal of the decision of a State or local government enforcing such a statute or ordinance. Provides that: (1) the enforcement of such a statute or ordinance shall not preclude the FCC from enforcing the regulation in that case concurrently; and (2) nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish or otherwise affect FCC jurisdiction over devices capable of interfering with radio communications. Mandates that enforcement of a statute or ordinance with respect to citizens band radio equipment aboard a co…

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H.R. 2346, A bill to authorize the enforcement by state and local governments of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding use of citizens band radio equipment

Sep 18, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Commerce on September 14, 2000

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Cosponsors (9)

3 Democrats6 Republicans