H.R.901 — Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
House Roll Call
H.R.901
| Bill | H.R.901 — Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 410 / Nay 1 / Present 0 / Not Voting 21 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 208 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| D | 202 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Summary of HR 901 - Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
The Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act (HR 901) aims to enhance the security and accountability of research conducted within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill responds to growing concerns regarding the integrity of research funding and the potential for foreign influence in sensitive areas of national security.
Key Provisions: HR 901 mandates the establishment of a comprehensive framework for the DHS to assess and mitigate risks associated with foreign involvement in research activities. This includes the development of policies to ensure that research grants and contracts are awarded transparently and that recipients comply with security protocols.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes the DHS to allocate necessary funds to implement these security measures, although specific funding levels are not detailed within the text. It empowers the DHS to establish oversight mechanisms and collaborate with other federal agencies to enhance research security.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the DHS, particularly its research and development divisions. The bill also impacts other federal entities involved in national security research, including the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health, through inter-agency cooperation.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill primarily benefits the DHS and its research personnel by creating a more secure research environment. It also aims to protect U.S. national security interests by regulating foreign participation in federally funded research. Additionally, it seeks to safeguard American innovation and technology from potential espionage.
Key Timelines: HR 901 was introduced in the House and has been received in the Senate, where it has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The timeline for further consideration and potential enactment remains contingent on committee review and subsequent legislative action.
Yea (410)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (1)
R
Rashida Tlaib
