HR 901
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
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).
Bill status
- Status
- Passed House
- Sponsor
- Rep. Dale W. Strong [R-AL-5]
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- 2025-01-31
- Latest action
- 2025-03-11: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-03-11: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-03-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-03-10: 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)
- 2025-03-10: 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)
- 2025-03-10: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)