Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
Official title: To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.
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What Happened in Congress?
March 10, 2025
- HousePassed 410 to 1
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
How Congress Voted
How Congress Voted
How Congress VotedOfficial Record411members of the House voted
410 Yea, 1 Nay, 0 Present
21 Not Voting
- Yea
- Nay
- Present
- Not Voting
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 208 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Democrat | 202 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 410 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
Republican
- Yea
- 208
- Nay
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 10
Democrat
- Yea
- 202
- Nay
- 1
- Present
- 0
- Not Voting
- 11
House roll call vote, March 10, 2025
How Each Member Voted
House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yea 410
Nay 1
What This Bill Does
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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Timeline
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- House floor actionsMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Floor Vote
- Passed the House
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Introduced
- Committee
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