H.R. 5389

Referred to Committee

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

Introduced 6/7/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

6/22/2016 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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.

Passed House without amendment • 6/21/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Emergency Management

Advanced technology and technological innovationsBusiness investment and capitalCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityHomeland securityPublic-private cooperationSmall business