To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Strong (for himself, Mr. Green of Tennessee, and Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Homeland Security Act to require DHS Science and Technology Directorate to develop department-wide policy protecting research and development from unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. Requires GAO review of DHS compliance with NSPM-33 research security requirements.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. national security benefits from protected DHS research programs. Research institutions working with DHS gain clearer security requirements. DHS gains unified framework for research security.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS S&T Directorate bears burden of developing and implementing the policy. GAO must conduct compliance review within 1 year. DHS must brief Congress within 90 days.
Key Provisions
- DHS S&T must develop department-wide R&D security policy
- GAO report on DHS compliance with NSPM-33 and 2022 NSTC guidance within 1 year
- Congressional briefing within 90 days on policy development
- Focus on disclosure requirements, coordination with NSF/OSTP, and research security framework
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires DHS Science and Technology to develop policy safeguarding R&D from unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Implement research security framework across DHS in line with national policy"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_under_secretary"
- → Under Secretary for Science and Technology
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