H.R. 901Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Dale W. Strong [R-AL-05]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: Mar 11, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Passed the HouseMar 10, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a department-wide policy for safeguarding research and development from unauthorized access or disclosures of sensitive information in related acquisitions.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the compliance of DHS with a 2021 presidential memorandum and related guidance that required certain disclosures about government-funded research and development (e.g., conflicts of interest involving foreign governments).

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 901 as introduced in House on Jan 31, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 64

House Mar 10, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

410 Yea 1 Nay 21 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 411 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat.

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All members432 members

Democratic214 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 901 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

RMark Green [R-TN-07]Original

RGabe Evans [R-CO-08]Original2026 profile

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H.R. 901Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 64

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

H.R. 901Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 64

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

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