Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
- Last Action
- 7/21/2021
Actions
- 2021-07-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2021-07-20Pursuant 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)
- 2021-07-20Passed/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)
- 2021-07-20Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1850 are considered vacated.
- 2021-07-20At 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.
- 2021-07-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850.
- 2021-07-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3705-3706; text: CR H3705)
- 2021-07-20Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2021-03-18Ordered to be Reported.
- 2021-03-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2021-03-18Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
- 2021-03-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
- 2021-03-11Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2021-03-11Introduced in House
- 2021-03-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-07-20 (53)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Department of Homeland Security
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Executive agency funding and structure
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Homeland security
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology assessment
- Terrorism
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