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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 14, 2019Emergency Management
H.R. 542

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 9, 2020)

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; (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 happenedNov 9, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 9, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.

  2. Nov 9, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-285.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 9, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-285.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jun 10, 2019FloorH38310

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

  7. Jun 10, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 3 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H4364)

  8. Jun 10, 2019Floor8000

    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): 395 - 3 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H4364)

  9. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4375-4376)

  10. Jun 10, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  11. Jun 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 542.

  12. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4364-4365)

  13. Jun 10, 2019FloorH30300

    Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. May 28, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.

  15. May 28, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-87.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. May 28, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-87.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. May 15, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. May 15, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. May 15, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Feb 4, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  21. Jan 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Jan 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 14, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateNov 9, 202025

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; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

Passed HouseJun 10, 201953

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; (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 HouseMay 28, 20197

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; (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 HouseJan 14, 2019

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; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.

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