US Congress House Bill 5132 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-04-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010 - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a research initiative for the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces, such as underground mines, and other shielded environments, like high-rise buildings or collapsed structures, where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires the Director to work with the private sector and appropriate federal agencies to perform needs assessments to identify and evaluate the measurement, technical standards, and conformity assessment needs required, as well as support the development of technical standards and conformance architecture, to improve the operation of emergency communication and tracking technologies.

Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010

Rep. Jim Matheson [D-UT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-04-23		Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
2010-04-22		Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5132/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5132/BILLS-111hr5132ih.pdf