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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2018Emergency Management
H.R. 4991

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 19, 2018)

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory, as an additional laboratory.

The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the Internet, for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

What just happenedJun 20, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 20, 2018IntroReferral

    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 19, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5266)

  4. Jun 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5266)

  5. Jun 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4991.

  6. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5266-5267)

  7. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jun 14, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 589.

  9. Jun 14, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-756.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jun 14, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-756.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Feb 14, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  15. Feb 8, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Feb 8, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Feb 8, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 19, 201836

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory, as an additional laboratory.

The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the Internet, for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 14, 201879

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory.

The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

Introduced in HouseFeb 8, 2018

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory.

The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act — Informed