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ITS Codification Act (S. 4950)

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Introduced 7/13/2026•119th Congress•Senate
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

9/16/2026 • Senate

Summary

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) and other environments where conventional radio communication is limited.

Introduced in Senate • 7/13/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency communications systemsGovernment studies and investigationsPublic-private cooperationRadio spectrum allocationResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communication

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Democrat • IL

Sponsored 7/13/2026

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 7/28/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 13, 2026

Committee Review

September 16, 2026

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Introduced in Senate7/13/2026
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Related Bills (1)

S. 3781

ITS Codification Act

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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· Record updated Nov 5, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
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  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Jul 13, 2026 · Loaded Nov 5, 2026, 4:45 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
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  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
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