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House vote: H.R. 901 // March 10, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Sponsor: Dale Strong (R-AL)

This bill requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a department-wide policy for safeguarding research and development from unauthorized access or disclosures of sensitive information in related acquisitions. , conflicts of interest involving foreign governments).

Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

410 votes, representing 251,286,874 people94.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 579,619 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon41094.3%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%