Bills · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 3/10/25Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic202 Yea · 1 Nay · 11 Not voting
  • Republican207 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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).

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Sponsor
Rep. Dale W. Strong ( Republican · AL-5)
Cosponsors
2
Introduced
1/31/25
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Status
1/31/25Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
1/31/25Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
1/31/25Introduced in House
3/10/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/10/25On 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)
3/10/25Passed/agreed to in 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)
3/10/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
3/10/25At 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.
3/10/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.
3/10/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)
3/10/25Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
3/11/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.