Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016
Sponsor: John Ratcliffe (R-TX)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs. DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible.
Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 18.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 347 | 79.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 8 | 1.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 18.5% |