HR 4991 · 115th Congress · Emergency Management

Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

Introduced 2018-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.(2018-06-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to designate the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, previously known as the Environmental Measurements Laboratory. The laboratory shall: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers; (2) conduct research and development on radiological and nuclear response and recovery; and (3) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.…

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H.R. 4991, Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act

Jul 3, 2018

As passed by the House of Representatives on June 19, 2018.

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans