H.R. 1455: ITS Codification Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-21):
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), which serves as the telecommunications research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The bill also directs ITS to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (e.g., underground mines) where conventional radio communication is limited.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brittany Pettersen | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1455 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1455?
H.R. 1455 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: ITS Codification Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1455 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).