Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
United States118th CongressHR-9748House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 20, 2024
Summary
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act This bill requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a DHS policy for safeguarding research and development from unauthorized access or disclosures of sensitive information in related acquisitions. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the compliance of DHS with a 2021 presidential memorandum and related guidance that required certain disclosures about government-funded research and development (e.g., conflicts of interest involving foreign governments).
Bill texts
Timeline
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7413)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 12/18/2024 CR H7342)
House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives