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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2021Emergency Management
H.R. 1850

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 20, 2021)

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.

What just happenedJul 21, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral

    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. Jul 20, 2021FloorH37300

    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)

  3. Jul 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/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)

  4. Jul 20, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1850 are considered vacated.

  5. Jul 20, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Jul 20, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850.

  7. Jul 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3705-3706; text: CR H3705)

  8. Jul 20, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Mar 18, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Mar 12, 2021Committee

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

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  13. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 20, 202153

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2021

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.

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act — Informed