Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs.
DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-22 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H3988) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4026-4027) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3988-3989) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Floor | Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-21 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-08 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2016-06-08 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2016-06-07 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-07 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |