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H.R. 1692 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Guest, Michael (R-MS) (Introduced 02/27/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.53 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/12/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/27/2025)
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act
This bill extends through FY2028 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use other transactions (OT) to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (OTs, in contrast to traditional procurement contracts, are exempt from many federal procurement laws and regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending this authority for research and development 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.
119 HR 1692 EH: Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1692
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act.
2.Research and development acquisition pilot program extension (a)In generalSection 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)— (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Until September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (d) and inserting Until September 30, 2028, and subject to subsection (c); and (B)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3)Other transaction authority involving artificial intelligenceNot later than 72 hours after the use or extension of the transaction authority authorized under paragraph (1) involving artificial intelligence technology, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and offer a briefing explaining the reason for the use or extension.; and (2)in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2028. (b)Reduction in amount of covered contract awardSubparagraph (A) of section 7113(d)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (6 U.S.C. 112 note; Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking $4,000,000 and inserting $1,000,000. Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1692 IH: Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1692IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Guest (for himself and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act.
2.Research and development acquisition pilot program extension (a)In generalSection 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)— (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Until September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (d) and inserting Until September 30, 2028, and subject to subsection (c); and (B)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3)Other transaction authority involving artificial intelligenceNot later than 72 hours after the use or extension of the transaction authority authorized under paragraph (1) involving artificial intelligence technology, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and offer a briefing explaining the reason for the use or extension.; and (2)in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2028. (b)Reduction in amount of covered contract awardSubparagraph (A) of section 7113(d)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (6 U.S.C. 112 note; Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking $4,000,000 and inserting $1,000,000.
117 HR 1692 : Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1692IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 12, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act.2.Research and development acquisition pilot program extension(a)In generalSection 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Until September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (d) and inserting Until September 30, 2028, and subject to subsection (c); and (B)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)Other transaction authority involving artificial intelligenceNot later than 72 hours after the use or extension of the transaction authority authorized under paragraph (1) involving artificial intelligence technology, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and offer a briefing explaining the reason for the use or extension.; and(2)in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2028.(b)Reduction in amount of covered contract awardSubparagraph (A) of section 7113(d)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (6 U.S.C. 112 note; Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking $4,000,000 and inserting $1,000,000. Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 02/27/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1055-1056) |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1692. |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| 03/11/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1127) |
| 03/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055) |
| 03/11/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055) |
| 03/11/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/12/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | PATHS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | PATHS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act |
| Display Title | PATHS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | PATHS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 03/12/2025 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 02/27/2025 Referred To |
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