H.R. 542 · 116th Congress
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
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- House Introduced Jan 14, 2019
- House Passed Jun 10, 2019 395–3
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · Nov 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
Latest action (Nov 9, 2020): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 14, 2019
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- House Introduced Jan 14, 2019
- House Passed Jun 10, 2019 395–3
Final vote · House · Jun 10, 2019
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi