HR 1455
119th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Emergency communications systems
Government studies and investigations
Public-private cooperation
Radio spectrum allocation
Research administration and funding
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization
Telephone and wireless communication
ITS Codification Act
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Introduced by:
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Republican
· Georgia
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217)
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
Jun 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Mar 4, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1