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H.R. 1455Passed House
ITS Codification Act
Introduced: Feb 21, 2025
Latest action date: Jul 15, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
Latest action
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What this legislation is about
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Science, Technology, Communications
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Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationRadio spectrum allocationResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communication
Bill Summary
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), which serves as the telecommunications research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The bill also directs ITS to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (e.g., underground mines) where conventional radio communication is limited.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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