Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
119-HR-901119th CongressIntroduced Jan 31, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
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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. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5](R-AL-5)2 cosponsors
Summary
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
This bill requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a department-wide policy for safeguarding research and development from unauthorized access or disclosures of sensitive information in related acquisitions.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the compliance of DHS with a 2021 presidential memorandum and related guidance that required certain disclosures about government-funded research and development (e.g., conflicts of interest involving foreign governments).
Subjects
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesResearch and developmentU.S. and foreign investments
Actions (13)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1051)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1051)
Mar 10, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
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.
Jan 31, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 31, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025Library of Congress