# 117-s-5298: A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes.

117-s-5298, A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-5298
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced: 2022-12-19
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (R-OH), 2022-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2022-12-19T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-5298 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5298)

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- [117-s-475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-475)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and ex…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-762)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5298 (as of 2026-10-15).