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HR 952 106th Congress House

Local Zoning Preservation Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve State and local authority over the construction, placement or modification of personal wireless service facilities.

Introduced: April 13, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Mar 3, 1999
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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 Latest action March 30, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Zoning Preservation Act of 1999 - Amends provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 relating to the placement, construction, or modification of personal wireless service facilities to: (1) state that a decision by a State or local government to deny a request for the placement of such facilities must be supported by substantial evidence, including testimony by local residents expressing their concern about the impact of such facilities on the aesthetics, property values, and character of the local community; and (2) require a person seeking to place, construct, or modify a tower facility to bear the burden of proof that such action shall have no adverse effect on such community or any person.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Apr 13, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 952: Local Zoning Preservation Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-952/
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