118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 1343

ITS Codification Act

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US Congress

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

This bill formally establishes the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The ITS will serve as a primary laboratory for the executive branch to study radio frequency emissions, spectrum propagation, and spectrum sharing, ultimately aiming to improve the efficient use of spectrum resources. Additionally, the bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create an initiative focused on developing emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in challenging environments where conventional radio is unavailable.

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Legislative history

2023-03-03House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

2023-03-03House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2023-03-03

Introduced in House

2023-03-03

Introduced in House

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4/25/2023HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1924)
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4/25/2023Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1924)
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4/25/2023HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1924)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
4/25/2023Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1924)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 1343

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