House bill · H.R. 901 (119th Congress)
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (U.S. Representative, AL-5, Republican)
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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).
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
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Full history
- Mar 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 11, 2025
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. House
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1058-1059)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1058-1059)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1058-1059)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
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- Mar 10, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 901.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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