HR. 1455In Committee

ITS Codification Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences in law and directs it to launch emergency communication and tracking technology work for locating trapped individuals in confined spaces

Key points
  • Authorize the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
  • Direct emergency tracking initiative
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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