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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 15, 2025
Bills›Science, Technology, Communications›H.R. 1455Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 1455Passed HouseScience, Technology, Communications

ITS Codification Act

Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 21, 2025
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In plain English

The bill grants statutory authority to the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, the research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. It directs the Institute to establish an initiative to develop emergency communication and tracking technologies for locating trapped individuals in confined spaces such as underground mines where standard radio communication does not work. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced the bill with one Democratic cosponsor; it passed the House and was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee in July 2025.

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House committee
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Jul 14
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Activity timeline

Jul 15
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
Jul 14
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
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455.
Jul 14
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217)
Jul 14
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 30
Jun 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Jun 30
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
Jun 30
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
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Full action log

All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 15
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3215-3216)
Jul 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1455.
Jul 14
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3215-3217)
Jul 14
HOUSEMr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 30
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Jun 30
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
Jun 30
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-176.
Mar 4
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 21
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 21
Introduced in House
Feb 21
Introduced in House

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