Homeland Security Research Protection Rules
Also known as: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a new plan to protect its research and development projects. The goal is to prevent sensitive information from being leaked or stolen by people who should not have access to it.
- The policy will focus on how the department buys and manages new technology. It aims to make sure that secret data and important scientific breakthroughs are kept safe while they are being developed and shared with outside partners.
- A government watchdog will check if the department is following national security rules. Within one year, they must release a report showing if the agency is properly telling intelligence officials about any security risks or violations.
- Department leaders must meet with Congress within 90 days to explain their progress. This helps lawmakers make sure the agency is taking the right steps to protect high-tech work that is vital to keeping the country safe.
Milestones
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1051)
Passed/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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Sponsor
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