Thanks, John. Colleagues, Through the Legislative Committee's efforts, the ARRL has done what many though was impossible - we have a viable, bi-partisan bill in play in both houses of Congress, in mid-session. John, we have the Orlando Hamfest in a little more than a week. This Saturday, I present our Herbert S. Briar award in Jupiter at a public event. Is there a member “call to action” that we can communicate? I’d be happy to print “leave behind” circulars for these events. Thoughts on timing pushing these two bills and making the public more aware of amateur radio during this campaign? Our members are like the two vultures cartoon where one says to the other “Patience Hell! Let’s go out and KILL something!” We should focus this energy while it is available! Mickey N4MB ________________________________ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of John Robert Stratton <N5AUS@n5aus.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 9:48 AM To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:35637] And It Came To Pass All HR 4006 has given birth!!! It is the proud father of S.3690 — the Senate companion filed by Sen. Wicker with Sen. Blumenthal as co-sponsor. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office: 512-445-6262 Cell: 512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 _______________________________________