Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

This bill prevents private property restrictions, such as those in homeowners' associations or covenants, from blocking amateur radio operators from installing or maintaining antennas needed for emergency communications. It preempts such restrictions unless they are limited to reasonable safety requirements (like structural integrity), visual screening for certain antennas, or compliance with building codes. The bill requires that any prior approval process for antenna installation must be completed within 45 days or be deemed approved, and exempts small antennas (e.g., flagpoles under 43 feet, wire antennas) from needing prior approval. It directly affects over 770,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the U.S. who rely on these antennas for emergency response during disasters.