H.R. 1692: PATHS Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act
This bill extends through FY2028 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use other transactions (OT) to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (OTs, in contrast to traditional procurement contracts, are exempt from many federal procurement laws and regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending this authority for research and development projects related to artificial intelligence technology and must offer to brief Congress on the rationale for such a decision.
The bill also lowers from $4 million to $1 million the minimum value of contract awards that DHS must publicly report on its website.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shri Thanedar | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1692 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1692?
H.R. 1692 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: PATHS Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1692 are available on congress.gov.
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