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Introduced
12/12/2017
12/12/2017
In Committee
12/12/2017
12/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a complement to and backup for the timing component of the Global Positioning System (GPS). (GPS satellites contain atomic clocks that provide precise time data and allow GPS receivers to synchronize to those clocks.) The system must: (1) reduce critical dependencies on the GPS network; (2) ensure the availability of uncorrupted and non-degraded timing signals for military and civilian users if GPS timing signals are corrupted or otherwise unavailable; and (3) be land-based, operational in 2 years, and capable of operation for 20 years.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish, sustain, and operate a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system to complement and provide a backup for the timing component of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The system must reduce critical dependencies on the GPS network and ensure the availability of uncorrupted and non-degraded timing signals for military and civilian users if GPS timing signals are corrupted or unavailable. The system must be operational within 2 years and capable of operation for at least 20 years. The bill also allows the Department of Transportation to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal entity to develop, construct, and operate the backup timing system at private expense.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 12/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2220/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2220/BILLS-115s2220is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2220/BILLS-115s2220is.pdf.pdf |
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