ITS Codification Act
Summary
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, which serves as the telecommunications research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
In addition, the institute must establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces where conventional radio communication is limited.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 13, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-485.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-485.
Feb 4, 2026
