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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 7, 2016Emergency Management
H.R. 5389

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 21, 2016)

(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.

What just happenedJun 22, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jun 22, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Jun 21, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 21, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H3988)

  4. Jun 21, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336).(text: CR H3988)

  5. Jun 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4026-4027)

  6. Jun 21, 2016FloorH37220

    At 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.

  7. Jun 21, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389.

  8. Jun 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3988-3989)

  9. Jun 21, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jun 21, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.

  11. Jun 21, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 21, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 8, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jun 8, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jun 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jun 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Jun 7, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 21, 201681

(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.

Introduced in HouseJun 7, 2016

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

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.

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016 — Informed