Won't say my call on an open forum, but I will tell you that this bullshit is exactly why I got my license a few years ago. When the Government shuts down the internet and phone communications, all we'll have left are us ham radio guys that have been preparing for a scenario like this for years now.
Ironic that this bill would pass through this Senate Committee on Field Day.
Speaking of, I'm off to my field day location for the day. Starts in about 30 minutes, just enough time for me to get there...
Interesting that you had to get a license.