All Roll Calls
Yes: 410 • No: 1
119-hr-901119th Congress
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Passed House
Summary
Strengthening DHS research security. This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to create a department-wide policy and process to protect research and development acquisitions from unauthorized access or disclosure and builds in GAO and congressional oversight.
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- DHS leadership must develop a department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development acquisitions from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information, working with appropriate agency officials.
- The Government Accountability Office must report within one year to the House and Senate homeland security committees on how DHS has complied with NSPM-33 and adopted the National Science and Technology Council's 2022 implementation guidance. The report must examine disclosure practices, interagency coordination, and the Science and Technology Directorate's role in a department-wide framework.
- The DHS Secretary must brief those same committees within 90 days on the development of the required policies and processes.
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New Homeland Security research protection policy
If enacted, Homeland Security would have to set one policy to protect sensitive research and development in its purchases. The requirement would begin upon enactment. The Under Secretary for Science and Technology would lead this and coordinate with other Homeland Security officials. It would apply across the Department and to contractors and university researchers who work on Homeland Security research. The Secretary would brief the House and Senate homeland security committees within 90 days after enactment on progress. This is an oversight and security step. It would not change household benefits or taxes.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
AL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
TN • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
CO • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 3/10/2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 410 • No: 1