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Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 21, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1455

ITS Codification Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 21, 2025)

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.

What just happenedJul 15, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 14, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 14, 2025FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)

  4. Jul 14, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Jul 14, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455.

  6. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217)

  7. Jul 14, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jun 30, 2025CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.

  9. Jun 30, 2025CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jun 30, 2025Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Mar 4, 2025Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Mar 4, 2025Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Feb 21, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Feb 21, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 21, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House