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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 23, 2024
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).
People & committees
Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4] · R–NY
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 12/18/2024 CR H7342)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7413)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9748.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7343)
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 724.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-887.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-887.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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