H.R. 901 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (R-AL)

What it does

• Requires the DHS Science and Technology Directorate to develop a department-wide policy to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information.
• Applies to sensitive information in related acquisitions.
• Requires a GAO report on DHS compliance with a 2021 presidential memorandum requiring disclosures about government-funded research, such as foreign government conflicts of interest.

Official 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).

Latest action

Mar 11, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs