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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 7, 1993
Commends radio amateurs for their contributions to technical progress in electronics and for their emergency radio communications in times of disaster. Urges the Federal Communications Commission to continue and enhance the development of the amateur radio service as a public benefit by adopting rules and regulations which encourage the use of new technologies within the amateur radio service. Declares that reasonable accommodation should be made for effective operation of amateur radio from residences, private vehicles and public areas and that regulation at all levels of government should facilitate and encourage amateur radio operation as a public benefit.
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Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D–VA
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Became Public Law No: 103-408.
Became Public Law No: 103-408.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Mr. Swift asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: 10/6/94 CR H11171-11172)
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14438)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14438)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 103-368.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 103-368.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5714-5715)
Introduced in Senate
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