Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
USA116th CongressHR-542| House
| Updated: 11/9/2020
Kathleen M. Rice
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (1)
Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory as a science and technology laboratory responsible for testing and evaluating emerging technologies and conducting research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism. The laboratory shall (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-87.
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4364-4365)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 542.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4375-4376)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H4364)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-285.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
Emergency Management
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFirst responders and emergency personnelHomeland securityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNuclear weaponsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology assessmentTerrorism
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
USA116th CongressHR-542| House
| Updated: 11/9/2020
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory as a science and technology laboratory responsible for testing and evaluating emerging technologies and conducting research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism. The laboratory shall (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-87.
Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4364-4365)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 542.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4375-4376)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H4364)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-285.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
Kathleen M. Rice
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (1)
Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
Emergency Management
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFirst responders and emergency personnelHomeland securityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNuclear weaponsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology assessmentTerrorism