#TrumpRepeal704: Why Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act Must Be Overturned to Protect America’s Children

A Law That Silences Parents, Strips Local Authority, and Endangers Public Health

The Law That Put Industry Over People

In 1996, the telecommunications industry won a legislative victory of unprecedented scale. Buried within the sweeping Telecommunications Act of 1996, a little-known provision—Section 704—silenced local communities, stripped parents of their right to voice health concerns, and handed unchecked power to an unelected bureaucracy: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

This provision, passed under the guise of promoting competition and innovation, did something far more sinister: it prohibited local governments from considering health or environmental effects when deciding where to place cell towers and wireless infrastructure.

Nearly three decades later, America is now blanketed with wireless radiation at unprecedented levels—exposing children, pregnant women, and the general public to constant radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Despite mounting scientific evidence of non-thermal biological harm, outdated FCC guidelines remain unchanged, still rooted in the flawed assumption that RF radiation is only dangerous if it causes tissue heating.

This is not just bad policy—it’s unconstitutional. And with the #TrumpRepeal704 movement, Americans are calling on President Donald Trump to overturn this industry-sponsored gag order and restore our right to make local, science-based decisions about wireless exposure.

What Section 704 Did: A Legal Gag Order

Section 704 explicitly prohibits local communities from rejecting wireless infrastructure based on health concerns. Here’s how it works:

1. Parents are silenced. Parents who don’t want a cell tower next to their child’s school are barred from raising health risks at public zoning hearings—even if they have legitimate scientific evidence.
2. Local governments are stripped of power. Cities and towns must approve cell tower applications, even if residents overwhelmingly oppose them due to potential health risks.
3. The FCC becomes the sole authority. By centralizing all health and safety decisions under the FCC—an agency with no medical or environmental expertise—the law guarantees that only industry-friendly, thermal-only standards dictate RF exposure limits.
4. Industry profits at public expense. Wireless companies are shielded from liability, while public health concerns are dismissed outright.

This means that no matter how much scientific evidence emerges, no matter how many peer-reviewed studies show harm, no matter how many families report serious health effects, local officials have no legal power to say, “This is unsafe—we reject it.”

The Science the FCC Ignores: RF Radiation and Public Health

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposure guidelines in 1996, based on outdated military research from the 1950s – 80s. These guidelines only account for thermal effects, assuming that RF is harmless unless it heats human tissue.

However, thousands of independent, peer-reviewed studies have since revealed serious biological harm at non-thermal levels of RF exposure:

• National Toxicology Program (NTP) Study (2018): Found clear evidence that cell phone radiation causes cancer in animals.
• Ramazzini Institute Study (2018): Confirmed similar cancer risks at even lower exposure levels.
• Yale Mouse Study (2012): Showed that RF exposure during pregnancy causes hyperactivity, poor memory, and ADHD-like symptoms in offspring.
• Dr. Martin Pall’s Research: Demonstrated that RF radiation disrupts voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs), leading to neurological damage, oxidative stress, and cellular dysfunction.

Despite this overwhelming evidence, the FCC—a regulatory body with zero medical expertise—continues to use 1996-era thermal limits to justify unchecked wireless expansion.

Why #TrumpRepeal704 Is a Constitutional Imperative

Section 704 is not just bad policy—it violates the Constitution by stripping Americans of their fundamental rights:

1. First Amendment Violation: It gags public discourse on health concerns, preventing local communities from discussing scientific evidence at zoning hearings.
2. Tenth Amendment Violation: It usurps the power of states and municipalities, forcing local governments to approve infrastructure regardless of public health concerns.
3. Regulatory Capture: By granting exclusive authority to the FCC (a captured agency with industry ties), Section 704 ensures that corporate interests dictate public policy.

President Trump has built his legacy on challenging entrenched power structures and fighting for American sovereignty. But wireless corporations continue to enjoy federal protection at the expense of our health, constitutional rights, and local governance.

If Trump truly wants to restore freedom and accountability, repealing Section 704 must be a top priority.

What the Executive Order Should Include

President Trump must issue an Executive Order to:

1. Repeal Section 704 and restore the right of local governments to consider health effects when approving cell tower applications.
2. Investigate the FCC’s flawed RF guidelines and why non-thermal biological effects were ignored for decades.
3. Enforce Public Law 90-602 (Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968), compelling the FDA to research RF exposure risks and provide real safety standards.
4. Mandate new biologically-based RF limits that account for cumulative, chronic, and non-thermal exposures.
5. Protect Children in Schools by ensuring that cell towers remain at least 1,500 feet away from schools and daycares.

Join the #TrumpRepeal704 Movement

This fight is about more than just politics—it’s about protecting our children, our communities, and our future.

• Call on President Trump: Contact the White House and demand he repeal Section 704.
• Raise Awareness: Share this article and spread the hashtag #TrumpRepeal704.
• Support Scientific Advocacy: Donate to independent research organizations fighting for evidence-based safety standards.
• Take Personal Action: Use wired internet, minimize RF exposure, and demand accountability from local officials.

For over two decades, Section 704 has prioritized corporate profits over public health. It’s time to fix this injustice. President Trump, we’re calling on you to lead the charge—repeal Section 704 and put the American people first.

#TrumpRepeal704 | Our Health. Our Rights. Our Future.