PACTS Act

Summary

Promoting Antiterrorism Cooperation through Technology and Science Act, or PACTS Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office. Requires the Director of the Office to: (1) develop understandings or agreements that allow and support international cooperative activity in support of homeland security research, development, and comparative testing; (2) develop strategic priorities for such activity; and (3) facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of international cooperative activity to address such priorities. Requires the Director to: (1) facilitate the matching of U.S. entities with non-U.S. entities that may partner in homeland security research activities; and (2) ensure that activities are coordinated with those of other relevant research agencies. Authorizes the Director to hold international homeland security technology workshops and conferences. Authorizes the Under Secretary to carry out international cooperative activities to support specified responsibilities, including through the award of grants and the entering of cooperative agreements or contracts.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 28 February 2007

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 28 February 2007

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 February 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 February 2007

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 27 February 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 February 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 February 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 February 2007

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