A federal research lab that studies radio spectrum is being formally written into law with a clear mission: test ways to share airwaves between government and private users. It also gets a new job — developing better tools to locate people trapped in mines, collapsed buildings, and other places where normal radios fail.
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ITS Codification Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Latest action on H.R. 1455: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who this affects: This bill touches wireless carriers planning to use more spectrum, federal agencies relying on radio frequencies for defense and weather, and workers or residents in environments where emergency communication is critical. First responders and rescue teams could eventually benefit from better tools to find trapped people.
Why this matters: Radio spectrum is a finite resource that powers everything from cell phones to military radar. As demand for wireless services grows, figuring out how to share these airwaves efficiently becomes more urgent. Giving ITS a solid legal foundation could lead to smarter spectrum decisions. Meanwhile, the emergency tracking initiative addresses a real gap — current tools for finding trapped people often don't work well in shielded environments, and better standards could save lives.
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Officially: ITS Codification Act
A federal research lab that studies radio spectrum is being formally written into law with a clear mission: test ways to share airwaves between government and private users. It also gets a new job — developing better tools to locate people trapped in mines, collapsed buildings, and other places where normal radios fail.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.1455. Modern Action explains ITS Codification Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Commerce
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (7/15/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to ITS Codification Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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