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PATHS Act
10/1/2024, 7:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9459
The "PATHS Act" (H.R. 9459) was introduced in the 118th Congress on September 6, 2024. The bill aims to address pathways to employment and education opportunities. It includes measures to enhance workforce development, expand access to training programs, and promote skills-building initiatives. The bill emphasizes creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce by supporting underserved communities and providing resources for career advancement. Additional details and specific directives can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at the provided link.
Congressional Summary of HR 9459
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9459
Bill HR 9459 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 9459 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 6, 2024. Bill HR 9459's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 24, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9459
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9459
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computers and information technology
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Public contracts and procurement
- Research and development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9459
PATHS Act
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act
PATHS Act
PATHS Act
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act
PATHS Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9459
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