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H.R. 1850

Referred to Committee

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

Introduced 3/11/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

7/21/2021 • Senate

Summary

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.

Passed House • 7/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency 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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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

Democrat • NY-4

Sponsored 3/11/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 11, 2021

Committee Review

March 18, 2021

Ordered to be Reported.

Floor Debate

July 20, 2021

Passed Chamber

July 20, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate7/21/2021
Engrossed in House7/20/2021
Introduced in House3/11/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1