H.R.1455

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act ITS Codification Act

Chamber Passed·7/15/25

Federal HB1455 codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and directs the Assistant Secretary to establish an initiative for emergency.

Federal HB1455 codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) and directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies. ITS, the primary laboratory for the executive branch on spectrum issues, will conduct studies on radio frequency emissions, spectrum propagation, and interference tolerance. The bill also mandates a needs assessment and report on improving emergency communication and tracking technologies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 15, 2025
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

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

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

Jul 14, 2025

House

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