0
0
0
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.
Read the Full Bill
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.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9459
Latest Bills
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".
Bill SJRES 155May 14, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work".
Bill SJRES 156May 14, 2026
Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
Bill HRES 1274May 14, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1275May 14, 2026
ALERT Act of 2026
Bill S 4499May 14, 2026
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Bill S 4404May 14, 2026
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025
Bill S 1555May 14, 2026
HERO Child Care for Military Families Act
Bill S 4335May 14, 2026
Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
Bill S 4367May 14, 2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Bill HR 2071May 14, 2026
PATHS Act
Bill HR 9459October 1, 2024