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LEGISLATION/H.R. 9459

PATHS Act

118-HR-9459118th CongressIntroduced Sep 6, 2024Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.

Sponsor

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3](R-MS-3)
1 cosponsor

Summary

Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act

This bill extends through FY2027 the other transaction authority (OTA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into other transactions to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (Agreements under OTA are exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending OTA for research projects related to artificial intelligence technology and must offer to brief Congress on the rationale for such a decision. 

The bill also lowers from $4 million to $1 million the minimum value of contract awards that DHS must publicly report on its website. 

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development

Actions (17)

Received in the Senate.
Sep 24, 2024Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2024House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)
Sep 23, 2024House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)
Sep 23, 2024Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9459.
Sep 23, 2024House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5595-5596)
Sep 23, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 23, 2024House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
Sep 18, 2024House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.
Sep 18, 2024House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.
Sep 18, 2024Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 11, 2024House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 11, 2024House committee actions
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
Sep 11, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Sep 6, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 6, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2024Library of Congress
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