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H.R. 901 (119th)

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 January 2025

Last action

11 March 2025 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

Subjects

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Source updated

11 July 2026

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2025

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  2. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 March 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 March 2025

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 March 2025

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 March 2025

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1052)

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 March 2025

    Vote

    At 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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 March 2025

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 901.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 March 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 March 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

10 March 2025 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 410 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 21

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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Documents

4 official files

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  • Referred in Senate

    Referred in Senate · EN · 11 March 2025

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 10 March 2025

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    Introduced in House · EN · 31 January 2025

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    summary · EN · 31 January 2025

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