PATHS Act
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Topic: Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R) - MS
Summary
This bill extends through FY2028 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use other transactions (OT) to carry out research and prototype projects when the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements is not feasible or appropriate. (OTs, in contrast to traditional procurement contracts, are exempt from many federal procurement laws and regulations.) DHS must notify Congress within 72 hours of using or extending this authority for research and development 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.
Legislative Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations; Computers and information technology; Government Operations and Politics; Internet, web applications, social media; Public contracts and procurement; Research and development
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-03-12
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