New Security Rules for Department of Homeland Security Research

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation changes how the DHS manages its research security protocols, requiring the agency to report its compliance with national security standards to Congress within one year and provide an initial progress briefing within 90 days.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Homeland Security

The agency must develop new department-wide policies and processes for research security and comply with reporting requirements.

Science and Technology Directorate

This specific directorate is tasked with establishing a research security framework for projects across the department.

Committee on Homeland Security

The committee will receive a formal report and a briefing on the department's research security compliance.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. D'Esposito is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York's 4th congressional district. context
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate serves as the primary research and development arm for the agency. context

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a new, department-wide policy to protect sensitive research and development projects from unauthorized access or leaks. It also mandates a government audit of how the agency currently handles research security and requires a briefing for Congress on the new protection plans.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation changes how the DHS manages its research security protocols, requiring the agency to report its compliance with national security standards to Congress within one year and provide an initial progress briefing within 90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this bill?

To ensure that sensitive research and development projects within the Department of Homeland Security are protected from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Who is responsible for creating the new security policy?

The Under Secretary of the of the Department of Homeland Security.

Will there be an independent review of these security measures?

Yes, the of the United States is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.

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Connected Entities

personComptroller General of the United States“The investigative arm of the federal government.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives“The committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationCongress“The legislative branch of the US government”Map →

organizationOffice of Science and Technology Policy“Advises the President on science and technology matters.”Map →

personSecretary of Homeland Security“The head of the Department of Homeland Security”Map →

otherNational Security Presidential Memorandum-33“A directive from the President regarding national security disclosures.”Map →

organizationScience and Technology Directorate“A division within the Department of Homeland Security focused on research and de”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Federal agency supporting scientific research.”Map →

organizationNational Science and Technology Council“Advises the President on science and technology matters.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The federal agency responsible for national security.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate“The committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

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