Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
United States116th CongressHR-542House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 9, 2020
Summary
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.
Bill texts
Timeline
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
Senate
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.
Senate