H.R. 5389 — 114th Congress
Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016
Sponsor
More bills from this sponsor
114th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 5388 · Science, Technology, Communications | Support for Rapid Innovation Act of 2016 |
| H.R. 4768 · Government Operations and Politics | Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 |
| H.R. 3578 · Emergency Management | DHS Science and Technology Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 |
Latest action
Jun 22, 2016Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CRS summary
As of Jun 21, 2016Passed House without amendment
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs.
DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible.
No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this bill.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordJun 21, 2016 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Full roll callYea — 347: 207 R · 139 D · 1 I
Nay — 8: 7 R · 1 L
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Justin Amash | MI |
| Thomas Massie | KY |
| Walter B. Jones | NC |
| Mark Sanford | SC |
| Mick Mulvaney | SC |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | TN |
| Louie Gohmert | TX |
| Glenn Grothman | WI |
Not Voting — 79: 48 D · 31 R
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