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HR901: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2025-03-10: Passed
Latest action 2025-03-11: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy area Science, Technology, Communications
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Research Security and Accountability in DHS ActThis 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. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the compliance of DHS with a 2021 presidential memorandum and related guidance that required certain disclosures about government-funded research and development (e.g., conflicts of interest involving foreign governments).

Subjects: Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Research and development, U.S. and foreign investments


Roll-call votes on HR901 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2025-03-10 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 406 1 19 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR901 in the 119th Congress?

HR901 (Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5].

What is the latest action on HR901?

On 2025-03-11: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR901?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-03-10, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.