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President Trump: Repeal Section 704 and End the Madness of Industry-Made Health Guidelines
Mr. President, the health and safety of the American people have been compromised for far too long by a system that defies both science and common sense. Imagine this: we are legally bound to follow a health safety standard that was not created by doctors or scientists but by engineers—engineers whose primary goal was not public health but facilitating the rapid expansion of wireless technology. Worse, we are legally prohibited from questioning these guidelines under Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
This is madness. There are no other laws that make it illegal to question doctors when they provide medical advice. But here, we are forbidden from questioning engineers who have given us health guidelines with no medical or scientific basis. How did we end up with a system where corporate engineers create public health standards, and the American people are gagged from challenging them? It is unconstitutional, unscientific, and dangerous.
Mr. President, you have the power to fix this. We are calling on you to sign an executive order that will:
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which silences communities and protects flawed safety standards.
- Overhaul the FCC’s SAR guidelines, replacing the industry-created thermal-only model with science-based standards developed by independent doctors and scientists.
- Restore independent oversight and research, enforcing Public Law 90-602 and restarting the National Toxicology Program (NTP) studies.
This is not just about correcting a broken system—it is about protecting the health of America’s children and restoring the integrity of our democracy.
The Madness of SAR Guidelines: Health Standards Created by Engineers
At the heart of this issue are the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) guidelines, adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1996. These guidelines dictate how much radiofrequency (RF) radiation the body can safely absorb, but they are based entirely on thermal effects—the assumption that harm only occurs if radiation heats tissue. This narrow, outdated standard ignores decades of research showing non-thermal biological effects like DNA damage, oxidative stress, and neurological disruption.
Who Created the SAR Guidelines?
The SAR guidelines were not created by doctors, medical professionals, or independent scientists. They were developed by:
- Industry engineers from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)—organizations heavily influenced by the wireless industry.
- These engineers based the guidelines on military research from the 1950s and 1960s, which focused solely on preventing thermal burns from radar systems.
The FCC adopted these recommendations wholesale, without independent validation or consideration of non-thermal effects. The result? A health standard created by engineers, not doctors or scientists, that has remained unchanged for nearly three decades.
“The SAR guidelines were never about protecting people—they were about protecting industry. Engineers have no business setting public health standards.”
—Dr. Henry Lai, University of Washington
Why the SAR Guidelines Are Flawed
- No Medical Basis
The SAR guidelines were designed by engineers with no expertise in medicine, biology, or public health. There was never any evidence to support the idea that a thermal-only standard would protect people from harm. - Ignoring Non-Thermal Effects
The guidelines assume harm only occurs if RF radiation heats tissue. But decades of research have shown that RF radiation can cause:- DNA strand breaks
- Oxidative stress
- Neurological damage
- Increased cancer risk
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) study, for example, found clear evidence of cancer and DNA damage at levels well below the FCC’s limits—levels that do not cause heating.
- Non-Linear Dose Response
The NTP study also revealed a non-linear dose response, meaning lower power levels caused higher cancer rates than higher power levels. This defies the assumptions of the SAR guidelines and proves that the current standards are inadequate. - Unrealistic Testing Conditions
SAR testing assumes devices are held at a distance from the body (e.g., 5–15 mm), but in reality, most people carry phones in their pockets or hold them against their heads. This means actual exposure levels are often far higher than what is considered “safe.”
Section 704: The Unconstitutional Law That Silences Americans
If the SAR guidelines were simply flawed, it would be bad enough. But Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 takes this madness even further by making it illegal to question these guidelines in public hearings.
What Section 704 Does
- Silences Communities
Section 704 prohibits local governments from rejecting cell tower applications based on health concerns. Parents cannot raise concerns about towers near schools, playgrounds, or homes, even when armed with credible scientific evidence of harm. - Forces Flawed Standards on Americans
Section 704 ensures that the FCC’s industry-created SAR guidelines remain the law of the land. Communities have no power to demand safer standards, even when research shows the current guidelines are inadequate. - Violates Constitutional Freedoms
Section 704 is a direct violation of the First Amendment (the right to petition the government) and the Tenth Amendment (states’ rights to regulate public welfare). No other law silences Americans in this way.
“Section 704 is unconstitutional. It enforces a health standard created by engineers and forbids Americans from questioning it. That’s madness.”
—John Coates, Founder of RF Safe
The Health Crisis Facing America’s Children
The failures of Section 704 and the SAR guidelines are directly tied to the rising rates of neurological disorders among children. Since the late 1990s, rates of autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities have skyrocketed, and the timeline aligns disturbingly with the explosion of wireless technology.
Key Findings from the National Toxicology Program
The NTP study provided irrefutable evidence that the SAR guidelines are inadequate:
- Clear evidence of cancer: Malignant brain and heart tumors were found in rats exposed to RF radiation.
- Non-linear dose response: Lower power levels caused higher cancer rates, proving that the current safety limits do not protect people.
- DNA damage: RF radiation caused DNA strand breaks, a critical marker of cancer risk.
The Ramazzini Institute in Italy replicated these findings, confirming that RF radiation poses serious risks at levels well below FCC limits.
Children at the Frontline
Children are uniquely vulnerable to RF radiation due to their developing brains, thinner skulls, and longer cumulative exposure. Yet Section 704 ensures that cell towers can be placed within feet of schools, leaving parents powerless to stop it.
“My daughter’s school sits 465 feet from a cell tower, and I am legally barred from even mentioning health risks in a public hearing. This is the America Section 704 created. President Trump, we need your help to fix it.”
—John Coates
What Needs to Happen: An Executive Order to Fix This
Mr. President, the current system is a disaster. Section 704 enforces a flawed safety standard created by engineers, silences Americans, and leaves children exposed to unnecessary harm. 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.
- Overhaul the FCC’s SAR Guidelines
- Replace the thermal-only standard with limits based on independent, peer-reviewed science.
- Account for non-thermal effects, non-linear dose responses, and real-world use.
- Restore Independent Research
- Resume federally funded studies like the National Toxicology Program (NTP).
- Enforce Public Law 90-602, which mandates ongoing radiation research and updated safety standards.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
Mr. President, the SAR guidelines are a sham. Section 704 is unconstitutional. Together, they enforce a system where corporate engineers dictate public health policy, and Americans are silenced when they try to fight back. This is madness, and it must end.
Repeal Section 704. Overhaul SAR guidelines. Restore independent research. Protect America’s children.
Do this, and you will be remembered as the leader who put science, freedom, and public health first.
For our children. For the Constitution. For the future.
How You Can Help
- Call on President Trump: Write, call, or email the White House to demand this executive order.
- Raise Awareness: Share this article and educate others about the dangers of SAR guidelines and Section 704.
- Support Research: Donate to organizations like RF Safe and the Environmental Health Trust.