To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act
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 website.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-687.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5595-5596)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9459.
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5595)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.