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Search Results: keywords:"technology evaluation"

H. R. 8663 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:613
H.R. 8663 requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance their ability to detect, identify, and disrupt small amounts of illegal drugs, like fentanyl and xylazine. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to support...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Science and Technology team in the Department of Homeland Security to get better tools to find and stop tiny amounts of illegal drugs, like when something is really dangerous, even in small bits. They are supposed to follow special advice and use smart technology to do this.
H. R. 10151 — To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize data practices to improve government, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,605
The bill, H. R. 10151, aims to update the data practices of the United States government to make them more modern and efficient. It introduces changes to the definitions for terms like 'artificial intelligence' and 'data governance' and modifies the roles and qualifications...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the government use data in smarter and better ways by updating how they handle things like computers and information, but it won't spend extra money to do it. It also sets up new rules for people in charge of data, but not everyone might agree on how to follow them exactly.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:652
H.R. 6174, titled the “DHS Biodetection Improvement Act”, aims to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and improve partnerships with the Department of Energy's national...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6174 wants to help the Department of Homeland Security find better ways to detect harmful germs by working with scientists and special labs. It tells them to make a plan for using new tools and to tell Congress how it's going.
S. 5128 — To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to develop and implement a strategy to interdict illicit substances and other contraband in the mail at Federal correctional facilities.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:878
S. 5128, known as the "Interdiction of Fentanyl in Federal Prisons Act," directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to create a plan to detect and prevent illegal substances and other prohibited items from entering federal prisons through the mail. The bill mandates an...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop bad things from coming into jails through mail by checking all the letters using special tools and also giving prisoners a digital version of their mail. It also asks for a report every year to see how well this plan is working.

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