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HR 5389 114th Congress House Emergency Management Advanced technology and technological innovations Business investment and capital Congressional oversight Department of Homeland Security Homeland security Public-private cooperation Small business

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

Introduced: June 7, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 21, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H3988)
Jun 21, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4026-4027)
Jun 21, 2016
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.
Jun 21, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389.
Jun 21, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3988-3989)
Jun 21, 2016
Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 2016
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Jun 21, 2016
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630.
Jun 8, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 8, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 7, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 21, 2016 House · vote #336 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 347–8 See who voted →
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Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs.

DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this bill.

What's happening now June 22, 2016

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6381 Related bill DHS Reform and Improvement Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 7, 2016
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 7, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5389: Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5389/
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"H.R. 5389: Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5389/.
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