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H.R.2160: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (21 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) study the uses and capabilities of amateur radio communications in emergencies and disaster relief; (2) use the expertise of the American Radio Relay League in the study; and (3) report to Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
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April 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |