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H.R. 9459 (118th)

PATHS Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 September 2024

Last action

24 September 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

Subjects

Artificial intelligence

Source updated

27 May 2025

Artificial intelligence

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Summary

Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act This bill extends through FY2027 the other transaction authority (OTA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into other transactions to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (Agreements under  OTA are exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending OTA for research projects related to artificial intelligence technology and must offer to brief Congress on the rationale for such a decision.  The bill also lowers from $4 million to $1 million the minimum value of contract awards that DHS must publicly report on its website. 

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Timeline

  1. 6 September 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  2. 6 September 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 September 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 September 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 September 2024

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 September 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 September 2024

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 September 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 18 September 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 September 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.

    Source: Committee

  11. 23 September 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 2024

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 September 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 September 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9459.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 September 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5595-5596)

    Source: Floor

  16. 23 September 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 September 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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