Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
Latest action date: Mar 11, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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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).
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Introduced in House
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