Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Sep 6, 2024
Step 2
Referred
Sep 6, 2024
Homeland Security
Step 3
Committee
Sep 11, 2024
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Sep 24, 2024
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill extends through FY2027 the other transaction authority (OTA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into other transactions to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (Agreements under OTA are exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending OTA for research projects related to artificial intelligence technology and must offer to brief Congress on the rationale for such a decision. The bill also lowers from $4 million to $1 million the minimum value of contract awards that DHS must publicly report on its web...
Timeline · 14 actions
Sep 24, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Sep 23, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 23, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 23, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9459.
Sep 23, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 23, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.
Sep 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
Sep 11, 2024
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
Sep 11, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 11, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 6, 2024
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 6, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.