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Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 10, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4990

ITS Codification Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 27, 2022)

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.

What just happenedJul 28, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 28, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 27, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7184)

  4. Jul 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7184)

  5. Jul 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4990.

  6. Jul 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7184-7185)

  7. Jul 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 26, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.

  9. Jul 26, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-437.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jul 26, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-437.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jul 13, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  14. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  15. Aug 11, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 27, 202253

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.

Reported to HouseJul 26, 20227

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.

Introduced in HouseAug 10, 2021

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.

ITS Codification Act — Informed