Passed House. Latest step, Mar 11, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 410–1.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 901 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Mar 11, 2025).
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H.R. 901Bill
Sec. 2(a)In general3 changes
6 U.S.C. 182Responsibilities and authorities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology
(13) coordinating with other appropriate executive agencies in developing and carrying out the science and technology agenda of the Department to reduce duplication and identify unmet needs;
The bill says: in paragraph (13), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
(15) developing, in coordination with appropriate agency officials, 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.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.
What it does
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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).
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025).
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What has happened
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Mar 11, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
Mar 10, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
Mar 10, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
Mar 10, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Mar 10, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1058-1059)House floor actions
Mar 10, 2025At 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.House floor actions
Mar 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.House floor actions
Mar 10, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)House floor actions
Mar 10, 2025Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
Jan 31, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.House committee actions
Jan 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress