All Roll Calls
Yes: 410 • No: 1
HR901119th Congress
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Passed House
Summary
Would require DHS to develop a department-wide policy to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access or disclosure, and it orders oversight to check DHS compliance with federal research disclosure rules.
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- DHS leaders and the Science and Technology Directorate would have to write and implement a department-wide policy and process to protect sensitive information in research and development acquisitions.
- Federal researchers and contractors would face clearer expectations because the Government Accountability Office must report within one year on DHS compliance with NSPM-33 and the 2022 implementation guidance, including disclosure and conflict-of-interest issues.
- Congress would get faster oversight: the Secretary of Homeland Security must brief House and Senate homeland security committees within 90 days on the development of the policy and safeguards.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Homeland Security research security rules
If enacted, Homeland Security would set a department-wide policy to protect sensitive research in R&D acquisitions and projects. The Under Secretary for Science and Technology would lead this work with other DHS officials. The Secretary would brief Congress within 90 days on progress. GAO would report to Congress within one year on DHS compliance with federal research security rules and disclosure requirements. This would not add funding or change who gets federal benefits.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
AL • R
Cosponsors
Green (TN)
TN • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Evans (CO)
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