Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

Bill: 117-hr-1850
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-11
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations

Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Department of Homeland Security

Emergency planning and evacuation

Executive agency funding and structure

First responders and emergency personnel

Homeland security

Internet and video services

Internet, web applications, social media

Research administration and funding

Research and development

Technology assessment

Terrorism
Latest action: action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-03-11
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act</b></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2021-07-20
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act</b></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Miss Rice of New York (for herself and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act . 2. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall designate the laboratory described in subsection (b) as an additional laboratory pursuant to the authority under section 308(c)(2). Such laboratory shall be used to test and evaluate emerging technologies and conduct research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism. (b) Laboratory described The laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory— (1) known, as of the date of the enactment of this section, as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory; and (2) transferred to the Department pursuant to section 303(1)(E). (c) Laboratory activities The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory shall— (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including, as appropriate, the cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet, for emergency response providers; (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers; and (3) carry out other such activities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting in any manner the authorities or responsibilities of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 321 the following new item: Sec. 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory. .

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act . 2. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall designate the laboratory described in subsection (b) as an additional laboratory pursuant to the authority under section 308(c)(2). Such laboratory shall be used to test and evaluate emerging technologies and conduct research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism. (b) Laboratory described The laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory— (1) known, as of the date of the enactment of this section, as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory; and (2) transferred to the Department pursuant to section 303(1)(E). (c) Laboratory activities The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory shall— (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including, as appropriate, the cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet, for emergency response providers; (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers; and (3) carry out other such activities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting in any manner the authorities or responsibilities of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 321 the following new item: Sec. 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1850 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act . 2. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall designate the laboratory described in subsection (b) as an additional laboratory pursuant to the authority under section 308(c)(2). Such laboratory shall be used to test and evaluate emerging technologies and conduct research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism. (b) Laboratory described The laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory— (1) known, as of the date of the enactment of this section, as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory; and (2) transferred to the Department pursuant to section 303(1)(E). (c) Laboratory activities The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory shall— (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including, as appropriate, the cybersecurity of such technologies that can connect to the internet, for emergency response providers; (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers; and (3) carry out other such activities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting in any manner the authorities or responsibilities of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 321 the following new item: Sec. 322. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk