Federal · 119th Congress
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
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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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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Research Security and Accountability in DHS ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history11
Mar 11, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025
House · 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)Roll Call 64410–1
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Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorAt 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, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
Mar 10, 2025
House · FloorMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Jan 31, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 31, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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