ITS Codification Act

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act formally establishes the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) as a test center within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This new entity will serve as a laboratory for the executive branch to study radio frequency emissions, analyze spectrum sharing between federal and non-federal users, and test technologies that enhance electromagnetic spectrum access. Additionally, the bill requires the ITS to launch an initiative focused on developing emergency communication and tracking technologies for locating individuals in confined or shielded environments where standard radio signals fail. To support this goal, the institute will collaborate with private sector partners and other federal agencies to assess needs and create technical standards, with a requirement to submit a progress report to Congress within 18 months of the law's enactment.