H.R. 901 Passed the House Science, Technology, Communications

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] Introduced January 31, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action March 11, 2025

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).

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Mar 11, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Mar 10, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 10, 2025 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)
  4. Mar 10, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
  5. Mar 10, 2025 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.
  6. Mar 10, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
  7. Mar 10, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
  8. Mar 10, 2025 Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jan 31, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  10. Jan 31, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  11. Jan 31, 2025 Introduced in House

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