House Resolution 101 - Introduced HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 101 BY SHIPLEY A Resolution requesting the establishment of an interim 1 committee to evaluate the safety of fifth generation 2 wireless network technology. 3 WHEREAS, the wireless industry is engaged in the 4 deployment of small wireless facilities in the state 5 to facilitate fifth generation wireless network 6 technology; and 7 WHEREAS, fifth generation wireless network 8 technology uses existing technology, new wave 9 frequencies, and radiofrequency radiation to transmit 10 large amounts of data, but this requires that 11 transmission equipment be located in closer proximity 12 to the user, resulting in the deployment of antennas 13 and other transmission equipment near schools, 14 residences, and businesses; and 15 WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission has 16 not updated its guidelines for radiofrequency exposure 17 since 1996; and 18 WHEREAS, published, peer-reviewed, and independent 19 scientific studies exist linking exposure to 20 radiofrequency radiation to serious health problems, 21 including cancer, reproductive problems, and 22 neurological impairments; and 23 WHEREAS, more than 250 medical and public health 24 professionals have signed the Joint Statement on 25 Pregnancy and Wireless Radiation, which urges 26 government officials to support research into the 27 possible effects of wireless radiation on fetal 28 -1- LSB 5227HH (2) 88 ja/rn 1/ 2

H.R. 101 health; NOW THEREFORE, 1 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 2 That the legislative council is requested to establish 3 a legislative interim committee during the 2020 4 interim to study and discuss issues relating to 5 the safety of fifth generation wireless network 6 technology. The committee shall review the issues 7 related to and make recommendations regarding whether 8 and to what extent fifth generation wireless network 9 technology can be safely incorporated into Iowa’s 10 wireless network technology infrastructure. The 11 committee shall consider testimony from interested 12 stakeholders, including but not limited to medical 13 professionals, representatives from wireless network 14 technology companies, and representatives from agencies 15 responsible for regulating wireless network technology 16 companies. The committee shall submit its findings and 17 recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 18 2020. 19 -2- LSB 5227HH (2) 88 ja/rn 2/ 2