H.R. 901 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act
H.R. 901 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 31, 2025, sponsored by Dale W. Strong with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dale W. Strong (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Mar 11, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 10, 2025 · Passed410–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Research Security and Accountability in DHS ActHouse · Mar 10, 2025
More bills from Dale W. Strong in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 1351: Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act
- H.R. 3312: SERVICE Act of 2025
- H.R. 5447: SPACEPORT Act
- H.R. 8770: Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety…
- H.R. 9079: TRUST Act
- H.R. 9394: Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
- H.R. 9936: PERFORM Act
Other Science, Technology, Communications bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 146: TAKE IT DOWN Act
- S. 98: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
- S. 1003: Lulu’s Law
- S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S. 29: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
- H.R. 139: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
- H.R. 979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- H.R. 1027: QUIET Act
- H.R. 1223: ANCHOR Act
- H.R. 1534: IMPACT Act
Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
- Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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