Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Dec 2024): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
What this bill does
S. 4024, titled the "Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act," would extend the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) authority to enter into "other transaction" agreements for research and development. These agreements are a type of contract that can be used to acquire technology. The bill specifically aims to use this authority for developing secure and trustworthy technology.
This bill would affect the Department of Homeland Security by extending a specific type of contracting authority related to research and development. It would also require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify certain Congressional committees and offer briefings within 72 hours of using or extending this authority when it involves artificial intelligence technology.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported with an amendment by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It is now on the Senate calendar. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
9 Dec 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676.
Common questions
- What does S. 4024 do?
- S. 4024, titled the "Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act," would extend the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) authority to enter into "other transaction" agreements for research and development. These agreements are a type of contract that can be used to acquire technology. The bill specifically aims to use this authority for developing secure and trustworthy technology. This bill would affect the Department of Homeland Security by extending a specific type of contracting authority related to research and development. It would also require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify certain Congressional committees and offer briefings within 72 hours of using or extending this authority when it involves artificial intelligence technology. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported with an amendment by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It is now on the Senate calendar. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4024 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4024. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4024?
- S. 4024 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4024?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 676. (9 Dec 2024).
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