In Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 13, 2026
Summary
The bill modifies the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to formally codify the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences. It also directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a program that supports the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies. The goal is to improve the nation’s capacity to respond to emergencies.
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