H.R. 901: Research Security and Accountability in DHS 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 | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
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).
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 901 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 901?
H.R. 901 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 901 are available on congress.gov.
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