Title 6, Domestic SecurityRelease 119-110

§195h National Urban Security Technology Laboratory

Title 6 › CHAPTER 1 — HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION › SUBCHAPTER III — SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › § 195h

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Using the authority in section 188(c)(2), the Secretary, through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, must officially name the laboratory that was known on December 27, 2021 as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (transferred under section 183(1)(E)) as an additional lab. The lab will test and evaluate current and new technologies (including cybersecurity for internet-connected systems), do research and development, advise emergency responders, and carry out other work the Secretary finds appropriate. Nothing here changes the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office’s powers.

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Title 6, §195h

Domestic Security, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)In general

The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall designate the laboratory described in subsection (b) as an additional laboratory pursuant to the authority under section 188(c)(2) of this title. Such laboratory shall be used to test and evaluate emerging technologies and conduct research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism.

(b)Laboratory described

The laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory—

(1)known, as of December 27, 2021, as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory; and

(2)transferred to the Department pursuant to section 183(1)(E) of this title.

(c)Laboratory activities

The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory shall—

(1)conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including, as appropriate, the cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet, for emergency response providers;

(2)act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers; and

(3)carry out other such activities as the Secretary determines appropriate.

(d)Rule of construction

Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting in any manner the authorities or responsibilities of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department.

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Citation

6 U.S.C. § 195h

Title 6, Domestic Security

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110