S.1350: A bill to amend section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain telecommunications facilities, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Oct. 30, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 1997

Bill Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to: (1) repeal a provision which prohibits a State or local government from regulating the placement, construction, or modification of personal wireless service facilities (communications towers) on the basis of the environmental effects of frequency emissions from such facilities when such facilities comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations; (2) require that, in any action in which...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Oct. 30, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

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