In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-602, known as the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act, with a clear mission: to protect the public from the potential dangers of electronic product radiation, including the emerging risks of microwave radiation. This wasn’t a vague precaution—it was a legal mandate driven by early studies showing harm, even at that time. Congress understood the potential risks of this technology, especially as it began to proliferate in consumer goods.
Fast forward to today, and the very agencies tasked with enforcing this law—most notably the FDA—are outright breaking it, causing a systemic failure that jeopardizes public health, consumer safety, and the well-being of future generations.
The FDA’s inaction on wireless radiation isn’t just negligence—it’s a violation of congressional law. This isn’t an opinion. It’s a fact. The FDA is mandated by law to:
- Continue research into the risks of microwave radiation.
- Develop strategies to reduce those risks.
- Inform the public about potential hazards.
Yet none of this is being done.
Why Public Law 90-602 Was Created in 1968
In the 1960s, scientists were already documenting the biological effects of microwave radiation, even at levels far below those that caused thermal heating. Concerns were mounting about potential damage to human cells, DNA, and neurological functions. Congress recognized that without oversight, this rapidly advancing technology could pose a serious risk to public health.
What Public Law 90-602 Mandates
- Ongoing Research: The FDA must fund, conduct, or coordinate studies to understand the biological effects of electronic radiation. This includes both thermal and non-thermal effects.
- Public Awareness: The FDA must ensure that consumers are informed about the potential hazards of electronic radiation, empowering them to make safer choices.
- Safety Measures: The FDA must collaborate with other agencies, such as the FCC, to develop and enforce guidelines that protect public health.
This law was—and remains—critical to ensuring that technological innovation doesn’t come at the expense of human health.
How the FDA Is Breaking the Law
Fast forward to today, and it’s clear that the FDA is failing to fulfill every aspect of its legal mandate under Public Law 90-602:
- Shutting Down Research
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), funded by the FDA, conducted a landmark study that found clear evidence of cancer from RF radiation in lab animals. Instead of building on this research, the program was defunded under the Biden administration, leaving critical questions unanswered.The FDA’s failure to continue funding or conducting research violates the very essence of Public Law 90-602.
- Ignoring Non-Thermal Effects
Despite mounting evidence of non-thermal biological effects—such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, and neurological impacts—the FDA continues to adhere to outdated FCC guidelines that only consider thermal effects. This omission leaves the public vulnerable to long-term, low-level exposures that science shows can be harmful. - Failing to Inform the Public
The FDA has done nothing to educate the public about the potential risks of RF radiation. It took a legal battle for California to pass its Right to Know law in Berkeley, which requires warning labels for cell phone use. Even then, industry lawsuits forced the removal of language warning that children may be at greater risk.
Section 704: Silencing Communities
As if the FDA’s failure weren’t enough, Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 further compounds the problem by silencing communities and stripping local governments of their power to regulate cell tower placement based on health concerns.
What Section 704 Does
- Preempts Local Authority: Local governments cannot deny cell tower permits based on health risks, even if there’s scientific evidence supporting those concerns.
- Enforces Unsafe Standards: Section 704 forces communities to comply with FCC guidelines from 1996, which only account for thermal effects and ignore the non-thermal risks that modern science has uncovered.
- Violates Constitutional Rights: By preventing public discourse and local regulation, Section 704 infringes on the First and Tenth Amendments, silencing citizens and stripping communities of their right to self-govern.
The Systemic Failure: FDA, FCC, and Industry Collusion
This systemic failure isn’t just about outdated laws—it’s about how industry pressure has warped the entire system. For 30 years, telecom giants have used their influence to:
- Suppress research: Funding studies that dismiss risks while attacking independent research showing harm.
- Warp public awareness: Filing lawsuits to water down public warnings, as seen in the Berkeley case.
- Maintain outdated standards: Lobbying to keep FCC guidelines unchanged despite overwhelming evidence that they’re inadequate.
The result? A system that prioritizes corporate profit over public safety, leaving children to bear the brunt of the harm.
The Real Cost: Our Children’s Health
If cancer were the only risk, we might count ourselves lucky. But the reality is far more alarming. Studies link RF radiation to:
- Neurological damage: Yale University found that mice exposed to RF radiation in utero exhibited ADHD-like symptoms.
- Developmental disorders: Dr. Martin Pall’s research shows how RF radiation disrupts calcium channels in cells, potentially contributing to autism.
- Genetic disruption: Non-thermal RF radiation has been shown to cause DNA strand breaks, which could have long-term impacts on human health and transgenerational traits.
We are flooding our children’s bodies with entropic waste, polluting the very energy and information systems that sustain life.
A Path Forward: What Must Be Done
- Enforce Public Law 90-602
- Restart and expand RF safety research through the NTP.
- Develop public education campaigns to inform citizens of the risks.
- Collaborate with the FCC to update safety guidelines.
- Repeal Section 704
- Restore local authority to regulate cell tower placement.
- Uphold the constitutional rights of communities to protect their health.
- Modernize FCC Guidelines
- Replace outdated 1996 standards with evidence-based guidelines that account for non-thermal effects and real-world usage scenarios.
- Hold the Industry Accountable
- Demand transparency in funding and lobbying practices.
- Enforce stricter regulations to prevent the suppression of scientific research.
A Call to Action: Speak Up Before It’s Too Late
If you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply a concerned citizen, now is the time to act. The systemic failures of the FDA, FCC, and Congress are putting our children in harm’s way. We cannot remain silent while the government breaks its own laws and allows industry influence to dictate public health policy.
Cancer is just the tip of the iceberg. If your child won’t look you in the eyes, it’s because we failed to speak up.
What You Can Do
- Use Your Voice: Post on social media, use #TrumpRepeal704, and tag @realDonaldTrump to demand action.
- Contact Your Representatives: Call or write to your local and federal lawmakers, urging them to enforce Public Law 90-602 and repeal Section 704.
- Educate Your Community: Share research like Yale’s ADHD study and Dr. Pall’s findings to raise awareness about the risks of RF radiation.
Protect Our Children, Protect Our Future
The systemic failures of the FDA and FCC are not just bureaucratic oversights—they are a betrayal of public trust and a direct threat to our children’s health. The longer we remain silent, the more damage will be done.
Do it for our children. Do it for America. Speak up now.
#TrumpRepeal704 #StopTheMadness #ProtectOurChildren
