ITS Codification Act
- Introduced Mar 3
- Committee Mar 3
- Passed House Apr 25
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
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Passed House, Apr 25, 2023Next: Senate vote
1281d ago Apr 26, 2023: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 25, 2023
Summary versions
- Passed HouseApr 25, 2023
- Reported to HouseApr 24, 2023
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Apr 26, 2023
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 25, 2023
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1924)Apr 25, 2023
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.Apr 25, 2023
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1924-1925)Apr 25, 2023
- HouseMr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Apr 25, 2023
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-40.Apr 24, 2023
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.Apr 24, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Mar 24, 2023
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.Mar 24, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Mar 23, 2023
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Mar 8, 2023
All actions16
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .Mar 8, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 3, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Mar 3, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.Mar 3, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateApr 26, 2023PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 25, 2023PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseApr 24, 2023PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Apr 26, 2023
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Apr 24, 2023Markup By, Mar 24, 2023Markup By, Mar 23, 2023Referred To, Mar 3, 2023
- Subcommittee: Communications and Technology SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)Sponsor, Mar 3, 2023
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7)OriginalJoined Mar 3, 2023
- Susie Lee (D-NV-3)Joined Mar 22, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 1343, ITS Codification ActApr 3, 2023As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 24, 2023
- H. Rept. 118-40Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- ITS Codification ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To codify the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects10
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationRadio spectrum allocationResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communication
Related bills1
- S. 3781 118th, Related bill ITS Codification Act
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