H.R. 901
119th Congress
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
2
Cosponsors
13
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 mars 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 10 mars 2025
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).
Timeline
13 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
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.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
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)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
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)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
31 janvier 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
31 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
31 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
31 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]ALCosponsors
- Republican2100%
- Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
- Republican:Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]TN
Classification
Policy area
Science, Technology, CommunicationsLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To31 Jan 2025
Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
- Referred to31 Jan 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To11 Mar 2025
Track Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act as it moves through Congress
Get alerts on votes, amendments, and stock-market impact