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Introduced
01/14/2019
01/14/2019
In Committee
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
06/11/2019
06/11/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) as a science and technology laboratory responsible for testing and evaluating emerging technologies, conducting research and development, and acting as a technical advisor to assist emergency response providers in preparing for and protecting against threats of terrorism. The NUSTL, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory, will specifically focus on conducting tests and assessments of current and emerging technologies, including their cybersecurity, as well as research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. (on 11/09/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/542/all-info | 01/15/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542rs.pdf | 11/13/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542rs.pdf.pdf | 11/13/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542eh.pdf | 06/12/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542eh.pdf.pdf | 06/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542rh.pdf | 05/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542rh.pdf.pdf | 05/29/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542ih.pdf | 01/31/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr542/BILLS-116hr542ih.pdf.pdf | 01/31/2019 |
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