Dear President Trump,
In 1968, Congress demonstrated true foresight by enacting Public Law 90-602 (Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act), mandating federal agencies to protect Americans from the potential dangers of electronic radiation. This law required the FDA to research, regulate, and educate the public about radiation risks, ensuring that technological advancement did not come at the expense of public health.
But in 1996, under Democratic leadership, the enactment of Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act silenced this protection. Section 704 prohibits local governments and communities from questioning wireless infrastructure on health grounds, even in the face of scientific evidence that RF radiation may pose serious health risks. This single, unconstitutional law is undermining public health, stripping Americans of their First and Tenth Amendment rights, and potentially driving a generation of chronic illness and disease.
President Trump, your leadership is urgently needed to repeal Section 704, restore constitutional rights, and protect America’s children from unchecked RF radiation exposure.
The Legal Contradiction That Silences Accountability
The paradox between these two laws is crippling our ability to protect public health:
- Public Law 90-602 (1968): Protect and Question
This law requires the FDA to:- Conduct continuous research into radiation risks.
- Educate the public on potential dangers.
- Enforce safety standards to minimize exposure.
- Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act (1996): Silence and Ignore
This provision:- Strips local governments of the power to oppose wireless infrastructure based on health concerns.
- Blocks citizens from citing health risks when cell towers are placed near schools, homes, or playgrounds.
- Protects telecom corporations from accountability, even as science shows RF radiation’s harmful effects.
Together, these laws create a contradiction where one mandates protection, while the other prohibits action. This legal paradox ensures that agencies like the FDA and FCC can avoid accountability while families and communities are left unprotected.
The Consequences: A Public Health Crisis
A Generation of Rising Illness
Since 1996, autism rates have skyrocketed, climbing from 1 in 150 children in 1992 to 1 in 36 by 2012. ADHD and other neurological disorders have also surged. These alarming trends align closely with the expansion of wireless technology and the protections Section 704 affords telecom companies.
The science is there, but Section 704 ensures it’s ignored:
- BioInitiative Report: Over 1,800 studies document non-thermal effects of RF radiation, including DNA damage, oxidative stress, and neurological changes.
- Yale Study on ADHD: Found that prenatal exposure to RF radiation caused hyperactivity and memory deficits in mice—key markers of ADHD-like symptoms.
- Dr. Martin Pall’s Research: Demonstrates how RF radiation disrupts calcium channels in cells, a mechanism linked to autism and other disorders.
Children, with their thinner skulls and developing brains, are particularly vulnerable. Yet, parents cannot legally oppose towers near schools on health grounds.
FDA and FCC: Dereliction of Duty
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), funded by the FDA, found clear evidence of cancer in lab animals exposed to RF radiation. Rather than expanding this research, funding was cut, leaving the U.S. dependent on foreign studies to understand the health effects of RF radiation.
This failure directly violates Public Law 90-602, which mandates the FDA to:
- Conduct ongoing research into radiation risks.
- Inform the public about potential dangers.
- Collaborate with the FCC to update safety standards.
The FCC, meanwhile, continues to rely on outdated 1996 guidelines that only address thermal effects, ignoring decades of research into non-thermal biological impacts.
Section 704: An Unconstitutional Law Driving Chronic Illness
Section 704 is more than a policy failure—it’s a constitutional violation:
- First Amendment: By silencing public health concerns, it denies Americans their right to petition the government.
- Tenth Amendment: By preempting local control, it strips states and communities of their constitutional rights to protect public health.
This law is not only protecting corporations—it is actively harming Americans by preventing essential scrutiny of RF radiation risks.
The Path Forward: Repeal Section 704
President Trump, repealing Section 704 would immediately restore constitutional rights and pave the way for meaningful reform. When Americans regain their freedom to question and act on health concerns, everything else will fall into place:
- Enforce Public Law 90-602
- Hold the FDA accountable for conducting RF research and educating the public about risks.
- Restart critical studies, like the defunded NTP research.
- Modernize FCC Standards
- Update outdated guidelines to include non-thermal effects and reflect real-world usage.
- Empower Communities
- Restore local governments’ ability to regulate wireless infrastructure based on health and safety concerns.
- Educate the Public
- Launch national campaigns to inform families about RF radiation risks and practical steps to reduce exposure.
President Trump: A Legacy of Protecting Families
Mr. President, your leadership is critical to reversing this public health crisis. Repealing Section 704 would:
- Restore Constitutional Freedoms: Americans must be free to question technology that impacts their health and safety.
- Protect Future Generations: Safeguard children from unnecessary RF exposure during their most vulnerable developmental years.
- Hold Agencies Accountable: Force the FDA and FCC to fulfill their mandates under Public Law 90-602.
- Champion Health Over Profit: Prioritize the well-being of American families over corporate interests.
This is not just a legal issue; it’s a moral imperative. The surge in autism, ADHD, and other disorders is a warning we cannot afford to ignore.
A Father’s Plea
As the founder of RF Safe, I know these risks all too well. I lost my first child, Angel Leigh Coates, to RF-related risks because I didn’t know then what I know now. Today, my seven-year-old daughter sits 500 feet from a cell tower every day at school, and I cannot protest on health grounds.
I am asking you, President Trump, to lead the charge in fixing this crisis. Repealing Section 704 is the first step to restoring our rights, enforcing the law, and protecting America’s children from a future of chronic illness and disease.
For the love of our children, for the integrity of our Constitution, and for the health of our nation—please act now.
Let’s Make America Healthy Again.
#TrumpRepeal704 #ProtectOurChildren #StopTheMadness
