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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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 542 as reported to Senate on Nov 9, 2020. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.
House Jun 10, 2019
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
Passed · Two-thirds required
395 Yea 3 Nay 34 not voting
Crossed both parties 3 of 398 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Republicans.
DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present
432 members on this roll call, from the official House record. Party majorities need at least five voting members, so an independent never counts as breaking with a party.
Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 542 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.