S4024-118

Reported

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 21, 2024

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Dec 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Extends DHS other transaction authority for R&D acquisition from 2024 to 2027/2031. Adds requirement to notify Congress within 72 hours of AI technology transactions.

Who Benefits and How

DHS gains continued flexible acquisition authority. Technology innovation for homeland security supported. AI procurement transparent to Congress.

Who Bears the Burden and How

DHS must notify Congress of AI transactions. Accountability for technology procurement increased.

Key Provisions

  • Extends R&D acquisition authority to 2027 or 2031
  • Requires 72-hour congressional notification for AI transactions
  • Maintains other transaction flexibility
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:57

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Extends DHS research and development acquisition authority to 2031 with AI notification requirements

Policy Domains

Homeland Security Technology Procurement

Legislative Strategy

"Extend DHS acquisition flexibility with AI oversight"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Homeland Security Technology Procurement
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security

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