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H.R. 1850 117th Congress House

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 11, 2021 See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyDepartment of Homeland Security
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Emergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFirst responders and emergency personnelHomeland securityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology assessmentTerrorism
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1850 are considered vacated.
Jul 20, 2021
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.
Jul 20, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850.
Jul 20, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3705-3706; text: CR H3705)
Jul 20, 2021
Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 18, 2021
Ordered to be Reported.
Mar 18, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 21, 2021

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory as a science and technology laboratory responsible for testing and evaluating emerging technologies and conducting research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism.

The laboratory shall (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet; and (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Mar 11, 2021
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