HR 1850 · 117th Congress · Emergency Management
Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.(2021-07-21)
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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; and (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1850, Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act
Apr 1, 2021As ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on March 18, 2021
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