Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
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.
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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3718) | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H.R. 1850 are considered vacated. | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | 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 |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850. | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3705-3706; text: CR H3705) | House floor actions |
| 2021-07-20 | Floor | Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-18 | Committee | Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-12 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-11 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |