PATHS Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 9459 PATHS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/1/2024, 7:56 PM

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 Bill Introduced since September 6, 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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9459

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Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9459

PATHS ActProducing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security ActProducing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security ActPATHS ActPATHS ActProducing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security ActPATHS ActTo 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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