US HB901

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate to develop a Department-wide policy protecting research and development from unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information in R&D acquisitions

Requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress within one year assessing DHS compliance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) and the 2022 implementation guidance from the National Science and Technology Council

GAO report must address DHS compliance with disclosure requirements, coordination with guidelines from NSF, OSTP, and other agencies, and the Science and Technology Directorate's role in establishing a research security framework

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to brief the House and Senate homeland security committees within 90 days on the development of policies and processes to safeguard DHS research and development

Passed the House of Representatives on March 10, 2025