Mr. President, we don’t have a choice anymore. The time has come to fix one of the most egregious and dangerous mistakes of the past 30 years. The 1996 Telecommunications Act, signed into law by President Bill Clinton, not only allowed for the unchecked expansion of wireless technology but also stripped Americans of their right to question the so-called safety guidelines that were not made by doctors, scientists, or public health experts. Instead, these guidelines were created by engineers with ties to the wireless industry—and an unconstitutional law, Section 704, ensures that no one can legally challenge them.
It is unconscionable that Americans are bound by health guidelines that were not made in consultation with doctors. It is even more absurd that Section 704 prohibits communities from citing health concerns to stop cell towers from being placed near schools, homes, and playgrounds. This law has silenced the public, undermined our democracy, and left millions exposed to radiofrequency (RF) radiation under outdated, unscientific standards.
Mr. President, you must take action. We need an executive order to:
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
- Replace the FCC’s industry-made SAR guidelines with real safety standards created by independent doctors and scientists.
- Mandate that the FDA enforce its legal duties under Public Law 90-602, the 1968 Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act.
These actions are not optional—they are essential. The health and safety of the American people, especially our children, demand that you act now.
The Unscientific Madness of SAR Guidelines
The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) guidelines, enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), dictate how much radiation from cell towers and wireless devices is considered “safe.” But these guidelines are anything but safe.
Who Created the SAR Guidelines?
The SAR guidelines were created in the 1990s by industry engineers—not doctors, not medical experts, not independent scientists. They were based on outdated thermal-only models from the 1950s and 1960s, which assumed that RF radiation is harmless as long as it doesn’t heat tissue. This completely ignores decades of research showing non-thermal effects, such as:
- DNA damage
- Oxidative stress
- Neurological harm
- Cancer risks
The FCC adopted these guidelines wholesale, without consulting doctors or verifying their adequacy through independent scientific studies.
Why the SAR Guidelines Are Absurd
- No Medical Input
SAR is not a medically validated safety standard. It is a corporate convenience standard created to protect the wireless industry, not public health. - Thermal-Only Focus
SAR assumes harm only occurs if RF radiation heats tissue. This ignores thousands of peer-reviewed studies documenting non-thermal biological effects. - Unrealistic Testing
SAR tests are conducted under lab conditions that don’t reflect real-world use. Phones are tested at a distance from the body, but most people carry phones in their pockets or hold them against their heads. - Outdated Science
The guidelines are based on military research from the mid-20th century and have not been meaningfully updated in almost 30 years.
“SAR was never about protecting people—it was about protecting profits. It’s time to throw it out and replace it with real science.”
—Dr. Henry Lai, University of Washington
Section 704: The Law That Silences America
If the SAR guidelines weren’t bad enough, Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 makes it illegal to question them in public hearings or court cases. This unconstitutional law ensures that communities cannot stop cell towers from being placed near schools, homes, or playgrounds, no matter how much evidence they have of potential harm.
What Section 704 Does
- Silences Communities
Parents, teachers, and local officials are barred from raising health concerns about cell towers. Even peer-reviewed studies cannot be cited in public forums. - Forces Flawed Standards
Section 704 locks the FCC’s SAR guidelines into place, ensuring Americans remain exposed to unsafe levels of RF radiation. - Violates the Constitution
- First Amendment: Section 704 silences public discourse on health risks, violating the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
- Tenth Amendment: By stripping local governments of their authority to regulate public health, Section 704 undermines states’ rights.
Public Law 90-602: A Law That Must Be Enforced
In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-602, the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act, which mandates that the FDA:
- Continuously research the biological effects of radiation.
- Update safety standards based on emerging science.
- Educate the public about potential risks.
But this law has been systematically ignored. The National Toxicology Program (NTP)—a $30 million federally funded study—found clear evidence that RF radiation causes cancer and DNA damage. Its findings were later confirmed by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy. Yet, instead of enforcing Public Law 90-602, the FDA defunded the NTP and failed to act on its findings.
Why 1,500 Feet Matters
The BioInitiative Report, which analyzed over 1,800 studies, recommends keeping cell towers at least 1,500 feet from schools, playgrounds, and daycare centers. This is based on overwhelming evidence that children are particularly vulnerable to RF radiation due to their:
- Developing brains and nervous systems.
- Thinner skulls, which absorb more radiation.
- Longer cumulative exposure over their lifetimes.
Despite this, Section 704 ensures that towers can be placed within feet of schools, leaving parents powerless to stop them.
“My daughter’s school sits 465 feet from a cell tower, and I’m legally barred from mentioning health risks in a public hearing. This is the America Section 704 created. Mr. President, we need your help.”
—John Coates
What Needs to Happen: An Executive Order to Fix This
Mr. President, the current system is a disaster. By signing an executive order, you can:
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
- Restore the right of communities to raise health concerns about cell towers.
- Ensure local governments can protect schools, homes, and playgrounds from RF radiation.
- Replace SAR Guidelines with Medically Validated Standards
- Replace the industry-engineered thermal-only model with safety limits created by independent doctors and scientists.
- Account for non-thermal effects, cumulative exposure, and real-world use.
- Mandate 1,500 Feet Between Cell Towers and Schools
- Follow the BioInitiative Report’s recommendation to protect children from unnecessary RF exposure.
- Enforce Public Law 90-602
- Restore funding to the National Toxicology Program.
- Ensure that safety standards are updated regularly based on new research.
Conclusion: A Call to Restore Health and Freedom
Mr. President, the fact that Americans are legally bound to follow health guidelines created by engineers—and forbidden by law from questioning them—is an absurdity that must end. Section 704 is unconstitutional. The SAR guidelines are unscientific. Together, they represent one of the greatest betrayals of public health and democracy in modern history.
Repeal Section 704. Replace SAR guidelines. Enforce Public Law 90-602. Protect our children.
This is your moment to undo the mistakes of the past and leave a legacy of health, science, and freedom for future generations.
For our children. For the Constitution. For the future.
How You Can Help
- Contact President Trump: Write, call, or email the White House to demand this executive order.
- Share This Message: Raise awareness about the dangers of Section 704 and the unscientific SAR guidelines.
- Support Independent Research: Donate to organizations like RF Safe and the Environmental Health Trust.
