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New Rules for Emergency Communication and Rescue Technologies

This act formalizes the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), a key research center for radio frequency utilization. Additionally, it establishes an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies, potentially enhancing safety in critical situations like building collapses or mining accidents.
Key points
The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) is officially established as a permanent government entity, responsible for radio spectrum research.
A new initiative is launched to support the development of technologies for locating trapped individuals in hard-to-reach environments, potentially improving rescue operations.
ITS activities aim to better manage radio frequencies, which could impact the quality of wireless services available to citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1455
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-21