Govoptes

HR 901 · Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced
Jan 31, 2025
Latest action
Mar 11, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Dale W. Strong [R-AL-5]
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors
2

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).

Recent 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 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)
  5. Mar 10, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
  6. 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.
  7. Mar 10, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
  8. Mar 10, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)

Votes

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