To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
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
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
Legislative Strategy
"Extend DHS acquisition flexibility with AI oversight"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
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