US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1455In Second Chamber

ITS Codification Act

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Overview

This bill codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), a research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to operate the ITS, focusing on spectrum research, sharing, and interference studies. The bill also establishes an initiative to develop emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in challenging environments like underground mines.

Key provisions

Codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) within the NTIA.
Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to operate the ITS.
Authorizes the ITS to study radio frequency emissions and spectrum propagation.
Mandates the ITS to support spectrum sharing between Federal and non-Federal users.
Establishes an initiative to develop emergency communication and tracking technologies.
Requires a needs assessment for emergency communication technologies.
Permits the ITS to enter into agreements with private sector entities and other Federal agencies.
Defines ‘Federal spectrum’ for the purposes of the bill.

Who is affected

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Federal Agencies
Private Sector Entities
Mining Industry
Emergency Services

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 4, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 4, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 30, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.

Jun 30, 2025House

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

Jun 30, 2025

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 15, 2025Senate

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

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7/14/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/14/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Jul 14, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jul 14, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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ITS Codification Act

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Key provisions

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Notable changes

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