119th Congress
H.R. 901
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Dale W. Strong(R-AL)
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- House Committee on Homeland Security; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Gabe Evans (R-CO)
- G000590
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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 department-wide 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).
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 House #64 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Mar 11, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1051) - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059) - Mar 10, 2025 · House
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. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052) - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. - Jan 31, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. - Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House