LEGISLATION/H.R. 1692

PATHS Act

119-HR-1692119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Government Operations and Politics

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Status

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Signed

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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 FY2028 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use other transactions (OT) to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (OTs, in contrast to traditional procurement contracts, are exempt from many federal procurement laws and regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending this authority for research and development 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 (13)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 12, 2025Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 11, 2025House floor actions

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)

Mar 11, 2025House floor actions

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)

Mar 11, 2025Library of Congress

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1127)

Mar 11, 2025House floor actions

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Mar 10, 2025House floor actions

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1692.

Mar 10, 2025House floor actions

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1055-1056)

Mar 10, 2025House floor actions

Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 10, 2025House floor actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Feb 27, 2025House committee actions

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Feb 27, 2025House floor actions

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress

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