Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
United States115th CongressHR-4991House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 20, 2018
Summary
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory, as an additional laboratory. The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the Internet, for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5266)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5266)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senate