Congress 114 - HR 5389 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016

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Advanced technology and technological innovations Business investment and capital Congressional oversight Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Homeland security Public-private cooperation Small business

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(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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Jun 22, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 21, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H3988)
Jun 21, 2016

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 8 (Roll no. 336).(text: CR H3988)
Jun 21, 2016

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4026-4027)
Jun 21, 2016

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 21, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389.
Jun 21, 2016

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3988-3989)
Jun 21, 2016

Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
Jun 21, 2016

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-630.
Jun 8, 2016

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 8, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 7, 2016

Introduced in House

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