H.R. 901 · 119th Congress
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
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- House Introduced Jan 31, 2025
- House Passed Mar 10, 2025 410–1
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 31, 2025
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).
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
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- House Introduced Jan 31, 2025
- House Passed Mar 10, 2025 410–1
Final vote · House · Mar 10, 2025
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson