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HR 901 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted Mar 10, 2025

Protecting DHS research from foreign access

Sponsored by Dale W. Strong

The vote
410-1
+409 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a department-wide policy to protect sensitive research and development information from unauthorized access or disclosure. It also orders a government watchdog to report on how DHS follows existing research security rules, and requires DHS to brief Congress on its progress.

Why it matters

The stakes

The bill affects anyone concerned about national security and taxpayer-funded research. It aims to prevent foreign entities from stealing or accessing sensitive DHS research, which could be used against the U.S.

The vote

How the chamber split

410 yea · 1 nayPassed · 19 not voting
410 yes
1 no
Voted yes402
Rep 203Dem 198
Voted no1
Rep 0Dem 1
See how each member voted· all 403
Voted yes · 402
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Chip RoyR · TX
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Nancy MaceR · SC
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Ilhan OmarD · MN
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
Voted no · 1
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • It helps protect sensitive research from being accessed by foreign adversaries, which is a national security priority.bill
  • It requires a government report to check if DHS is following existing security rules, ensuring accountability.bill
  • It mandates a briefing to Congress, keeping lawmakers informed about security measures.bill
Critics
  • The bill adds more reporting requirements that could slow down research and development work.report

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