119th Congress
H.R. 1455
ITS Codification Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter(R-GA)
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 15, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Jul 14, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jul 14, 2025 · House
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 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455. - Jul 14, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217) - Jul 14, 2025 · House
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142. - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176. - Mar 4, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. - Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House