H.R. 2289 Cell Tower Fast-Track Bill Stalls — But Remains Active U.S. House / Environmental Health Sciences | April 2026 H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act, advanced in the House earlier this spring but has not been brought to a final vote and appears to have stalled for now. The bill was placed on the House Union Calendar in mid-April, but no further action has been taken. Advocacy groups report that the legislative process […]
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New Peer-Reviewed Paper Examines U.S. Wireless Radiation Policy Gaps (2025)
Introduction A 2025 review article published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Public Health examines the current U.S. regulatory framework governing radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure limits for wireless technologies. The paper, titled: “U.S. policy on wireless technologies and public health protection: regulatory gaps and proposed reforms” analyzes how federal exposure standards are set, which agencies hold oversight responsibility, and where regulatory gaps may exist. Full citation:Frontiers in Public Health, Volume 13 (2025)DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677583 What the […]
Continue readingWest Montgomery County Citizens Association Featured in National Cell Tower Policy Coverage on widespread public opposition to a Federal Communications Commission proposal affecting wireless infrastructure siting
The West Montgomery County Citizens Association (WMCCA) was recently featured in an Inside Towers article reporting on widespread public opposition to a Federal Communications Commission proposal (HR 2289) affecting wireless infrastructure siting. The article, “FCC’s Proposal to Simplify Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Draws 3,550+ Comments,” notes the unusually high number of public filings submitted in response to the Federal Communications Commission proposal, which would further limit local authority over cell towers and related facilities. WMCCA’s letter […]
Continue readingResearch Spotlight: Paper Titled “Scientific evidence invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: implications for 5G”
In 2022, a peer-reviewed article published in Frontiers in Public Health examined the scientific assumptions underlying current radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The paper, titled “Scientific evidence invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: implications for 5G,” evaluates long-term exposure research, carcinogenicity classifications, and precautionary approaches such as ALARA, raising questions about whether […]
Continue readingFCC’s recent big loss in court proves what residents warned all along: Montgomery County Council can’t trust the FCC’s safety standards from 1996 for wireless radiation to protect our families.
This page documents past resident engagement strategies provided for historical reference only and does not reflect current action opportunities. Council will be rushing a ZTA 22–01 zoning vote on Oct. 25th to outrun a Nov. 1st zoning deadline in this year of an election. Use the 1-minute email tool to quickly send emails to the entire Council to oppose cell towers near homes–ZTA 22-01.
Continue readingFCC Requirements and Local Wireless Zoning: ZTA 19-07 and Related Legal Context (2022)
Introduction During deliberations regarding residential wireless zoning, statements were made suggesting that federal law or FCC requirements compelled Montgomery County to adopt certain zoning changes. The legal authorities cited below indicate that local governments retain zoning discretion in several key areas and are not automatically subject to financial liability for declining to adopt more permissive deployment frameworks. The analysis below is drawn from a report prepared by Montgomery County Clear Vistas. A link to the […]
Continue readingMD5G Tweet Removal and RF Standards Discussion During ZTA 22-01 (2022)
Context (Updated 2026):In October 2022, during ongoing deliberations related to ZTA 22-01, public messaging from the Maryland 5G (MD5G) partnership referenced national health organizations in support of wireless deployment. After concerns were raised by a Montgomery County resident regarding the accuracy of the messaging, the original tweet was removed. This post preserves that exchange and documents related discussion during the PHED Committee worksession on ZTA 22-01, including references to the D.C. Circuit Court decision in […]
Continue readingReflections on the FCC and the Telecommunications Act
This post is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: Council needs to stop reciting pro-wireless bias narratives that rubber-stamp and cheerlead the interests of telecom and their so-called demonstrations. What is preempted is an actual moratorium that’s specific to wireless –– for which Montgomery County is NOT GUILTY! What the County’s attorneys continue to advise Councilmembers cannot be squared […]
Continue readingJan. 18th, 2022 Testimony for Montgomery County Council Hearings on Resolutions to Implement Rules and Fees Related to ZTA 19-07
Jan. 18th , 2022 Testimony for Montgomery County Council Hearings on Resolutions to Implement Rules and Fees Related to ZTA 19-07 Colleen Cordes, Takoma Park. Please reject both proposals to implement ZTA 19-07. Instead, immediately rescind ZTA 19-07. Don’t implement it while the FCC is in the midst of responding to its new court mandate to come up with a well-reasoned explanation for whatever exposure limits for wireless radiation it endorses. This should require the […]
Continue readingSign to Join CHD’s Submission to Stop FCC Rule Allowing 5G & Satellites Antennas on Homes
Historical action alert (April 2020): This post is preserved as part of the record of resident engagement with federal FCC proceedings. The linked action page reflects the context and timing of the original filing window; links and deadlines may no longer be current.
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