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Read. Follow. Verify.New Security Rules for Department of Homeland Security Research
Record date · December 20, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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.
- 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
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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