Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Official source ↗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)
Official source ↗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)
Official source ↗Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Official source ↗DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
Official source ↗Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
Official source ↗Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
Official source ↗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.
Official source ↗Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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