H.R. 9748 · 118th Congress

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Introduced on Sep 23, 2024 by Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4). One cosponsor. Latest action (Dec 20, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Sep 23, 2024
Cosponsors
1
0 from the other party
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

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.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Research and development
  • U.S. and foreign investments

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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Anthony D’EspositoR-NY-4Sponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Sep 23, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Sep 23, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  4. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  5. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  6. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  7. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  8. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseSubcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
  9. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  10. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  11. Dec 16, 2024Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-887.
  12. Dec 16, 2024 · HouseReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-887.
  13. Dec 16, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 724.
  14. Dec 18, 2024 · HouseMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  15. Dec 18, 2024 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7343)
  16. Dec 18, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9748.
  17. Dec 18, 2024 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
  18. Dec 20, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7413)
  19. Dec 20, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  20. Dec 20, 2024 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 12/18/2024 CR H7342)
  21. Dec 20, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  22. Dec 20, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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