,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bhd #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cegh ,report ,no4 #aad-cgb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #ah1 #bjae ,mr4 ,ratcliffe 7for himself and ,mr4 ,richmond7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security ,december #h1 #bjae;,additional sponsor3 ,mr4 ,mc,caul ,december #h1 #bjae ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,september #ah1 #bjae ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb to strengthen and make improvements to the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,dhs ,science and ,technology ,reform and ,improvement ,act of #bjae4 #b4 ,science and technology in support of homeland security 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha7-- 7,a7 by striking ,there and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,there 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,mission ,the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology shall be the primary research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation arm of the ,department1 responsible for coordinating the research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of the ,department to strengthen the security and resiliency of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,directorate shall-- 7#a7 develop and deliver knowledge1 analyses1 and innovative solutions that are responsive to homeland security capability gaps identified by components and offices of the ,department1 the first responder community1 and the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise 7as such term is defined in section #cbb7 and that can be integrated into operations of the ,department2 7#b7 seek innovative1 system-based solutions to complex homeland security problems2 and 7#c7 build partnerships and leverage technology solutions developed by other ,federal agencies and laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 universities1 and the private sector4 2 7#b7 in section #cjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 shall and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 shall carry out the mission described in subsection 7b7 of section #cja and shall 2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 as so designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and serving as the senior scientific advisor to the ,secretary before the semicolon at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking national2 7,,ii7 by striking biological11 and inserting biological12 and 7,,iii7 by inserting that may serve as a basis of a national strategy after terrorist threats2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting components and offices of the ,department2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking except that such responsibility does not extend to human health-related research and development activities and inserting the following3 including coordinating with relevant components and offices of the ,department appropriate to-- 7,a7 identify and prioritize technical capability requirements and create solutions that include researchers1 the private sector1 and operational end users1 and 7,b7 develop capabilities to address issues on research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 technology1 and standards for the first responder community1 except that such responsibility does not extend to the human health-related research and development activities 4 7v7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by striking biological11 and inserting biological12 7vi7 by amending paragraph 7#ab7 to read as follows3 7#ab7 coordinating and integrating all research1 development1 demonstration1 testing1 and evaluation activities of the ,department1 including through a centralized ,federal clearinghouse established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 of section #cac7;b7 for information relating to technologies that would further the mission of the ,department1 and providing advice1 as necessary1 regarding major acquisition programs2 4 7vii7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking and at the end2 7viii7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ix7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ae7 establishing a process that-- 7,a7 includes consideration by ,directorate leadership1 senior component leadership1 first responders1 and outside expertise2 7,b7 is strategic1 transparent1 and repeatable with a goal of continuous improvement2 7,c7 through which research and development projects undertaken by the ,directorate are assessed on a regular basis2 and 7,d7 includes consideration of metrics to ensure research and development projects meet ,directorate and ,department goals and inform departmental budget and program planning2 7#af7 developing and overseeing the administration of guidelines for periodic external review of departmental research and development programs or activities1 including through-- 7,a7 consultation with experts1 including scientists and practitioners1 regarding the research and development activities conducted by the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology2 and 7,b7 biennial independent1 external review-- 7i7 initially at the division level2 or 7ii7 when divisions conduct multiple programs focused on significantly different subjects1 at the program level2 7#ag7 partnering with components and offices of the ,department to develop and deliver knowledge1 analyses1 and innovative solutions that are responsive to identified homeland security capability gaps and raise the science-based1 analytic capability and capacity of appropriate individuals throughout the ,department by providing guidance on how to better identify homeland security capability gaps that may be addressed through a technological solution and by partnering with such components and offices to-- 7,a7 support technological assessments of major acquisition programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle2 7,b7 help define appropriate technological requirements and perform feasibility analysis2 7,c7 assist in evaluating new and emerging technologies against capability gaps2 7,d7 support evaluation of alternatives2 7,e7 improve the use of technology ,department-wide2 and 7,f7 provide technical assistance in the development of acquisition lifecycle cost for technologies2 7#ah7 acting as a coordinating office for technology development for the ,department by helping components and offices define technological requirements1 and building partnerships with appropriate entities 7such as within the ,department and with other ,federal agencies and laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 universities1 and the private sector7 to help each such component and office attain the technology solutions it needs2 and 7#ai7 coordinating with organizations that provide venture capital to businesses1 particularly small businesses1 as appropriate1 to assist in the commercialization of innovative homeland security technologies that are expected to be ready for commercialization in the near term and within #cf months4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,review of responsibilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of paragraphs 7#b7 7including how the policy and strategic plan under such paragraph may serve as a basis for a national strategy referred to in such paragraph71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#af71 and 7#ag7 of subsection 7a74 2 7#c7 in section #cjc7a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahc7a771 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 7#d7 in section #cje 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahe7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,establishment ,the 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,conflicts of interest ,the ,secretary shall review and revise1 as appropriate1 the policies of the ,department relating to personnel conflicts of interest to ensure that such policies specifically address employees of federally funded research and development centers established pursuant to subsection 7a7 who are in a position to make or materially influence research findings or agency decision making4 2 7#e7 in section #cjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahf7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,if such regulations are issued1 the ,under ,secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional committees prior to such issuance42 and 7,b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,personnel ,in hiring personnel for the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology1 the ,secretary shall have the hiring and management authorities described in section #aaja of the ,strom ,thurmond ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd note2 ,public ,law #aje-bfa74 ,the term of appointments for employees under subsection 7c77#a7 of such section may not exceed five years before the granting of any extension under subsection 7c77#b7 of such section4 2 7#f7 in section #cjh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahh7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and nuclear countermeasures or detection and inserting nuclear1 and explosives countermeasures or detection 7which may include research into remote sensing and remote imaging72 and 7,,ii7 by adding after clause 7xiv7 the following new clause3 7xv7 ,cybersecurity4 2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,annual report to ,congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of this section4 ,each such report shall-- 7i7 indicate which center or centers have been designated pursuant to this section2 7ii7 describe how such designation or designations enhance homeland security2 7iii7 provide information on any decisions to revoke or modify such designation or designations2 7iv7 describe research that has been tasked and completed by each center that has been designated during the preceding year2 7v7 describe funding provided by the ,secretary for each center under clause 7iv7 for that year2 and 7vi7 describe plans for utilization of each center or centers in the forthcoming year4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,test1 evaluation1 and standards division 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology a ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards ,division4 7#b7 ,director ,the ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards ,division shall be headed by a ,director of ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary and report to the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology4 7#c7 ,responsibilities1 authorities1 and functions ,the ,director of ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards-- 7,a7 through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 serve as an adviser to the ,secretary and the ,under ,secretary of ,management on all test and evaluation or standards activities in the ,department2 and 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 establish and update as necessary test and evaluation policies for the ,department1 including policies to ensure that operational testing is done at facilities that already have relevant and appropriate safety and material certifications to the extent such facilities are available2 7ii7 oversee and ensure that adequate test and evaluation activities are planned and conducted by or on behalf of components and offices of the ,department with respect to major acquisition programs of the ,department1 as designated by the ,secretary1 based on risk1 acquisition level1 novelty1 complexity1 and size of any such acquisition program1 or as otherwise established in statute2 7iii7 review major acquisition program test reports and test data to assess the adequacy of test and evaluation activities conducted by or on behalf of components and offices of the ,department1 including test and evaluation activities planned or conducted pursuant to clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 review available test and evaluation infrastructure to determine whether the ,department has adequate resources to carry out its testing and evaluation responsibilities1 as established under this title4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards ,division is not required to carry out operational testing of major acquisition programs4 7#e7 ,evaluation of ,department of ,defense technologies ,the ,director of ,test1 ,evaluation1 and ,standards may evaluate technologies currently in use or being developed by the ,department of ,defense to assess whether such technologies can be leveraged to address homeland security capability gaps4 2 7#g7 in section #cji7;a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahi7;a771 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,treatment of certain funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds provided to a ,department of ,energy national laboratory by the ,department may not be treated as an assisted acquisition4 2 7#h7 in section #caj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aij71 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,successor facility ,any successor facility to the ,plum ,island ,animal ,disease ,center1 including the ,national ,bio and ,agro-,defense ,facility 7,,nbaf7 under construction as of the date of the enactment of this subsection1 which is intended to the replace the ,plum ,island ,animal ,disease ,center shall be subject to the requirements of this section in the same manner and to the same extent as the ,plum ,island ,animal ,disease ,center under this section4 2 7#i7 in section #caa 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aia7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking #bj members and inserting not fewer than #ae members and not more than #cj members2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting academia1 national labs1 private industry1 and after representatives of2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,subcommittees ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish subcommittees that focus on research and development challenges1 as appropriate4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting on a rotating basis before the period at the end2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking be appointed and inserting serve2 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 in the second sentence1 by striking the call of2 7,d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence-- 7aa7 by striking render and inserting submit2 and 7bb7 by striking ,congress and inserting the appropriate congressional committees2 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting 1 and incorporate the findings and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee subcommittees1 before during2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 striking render and inserting submit2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,congress and inserting the appropriate congressional committees2 7,e7 in subsection 7i71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 except that the ,advisory ,committee shall file a charter with ,congress every two years in accordance with subsection 7b77#b7 of such section #ad2 7,f7 in subsection 7j71 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjbj2 7#aj7 in section #cac 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aic7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,application of program ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 shall use the program established under subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 enhance the cooperation between components and offices of the ,department on projects that have similar goals1 timelines1 or outcomes2 7#b7 ensure the coordination of technologies to eliminate unnecessary duplication of research and development2 7#c7 ensure technologies are accessible for component and office use on a ,department website2 and 7#d7 carry out any additional purpose the ,secretary determines necessary4 2 7#aa7 by adding after section #cag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;c7 the following new sections3 #cah4 ,identification and prioritization of research and development 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall establish a process to define1 identify1 prioritize1 fund1 and task the basic and applied homeland security research and development activities of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology to meet the needs of the components and offices of the ,department1 the first responder community1 and the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise 7as such term is defined in section #cbb74 7b7 ,process ,the process established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be responsive to near-1 mid-1 and long-term needs1 including unanticipated needs to address emerging threats2 7#b7 utilize gap analysis and risk assessment tools where available and applicable2 7#c7 include protocols to assess-- 7,a7 off-the-shelf technology to determine if an identified homeland security capability gap can be addressed through the acquisition process instead of commencing research and development of technology to address such capability gap2 and 7,b7 communication and collaboration for research and development activities pursued by other executive agencies1 to determine if technology can be leveraged to identify and address homeland security capability gaps and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts2 7#d7 provide for documented and validated research and development requirements2 7#e7 strengthen first responder participation to identify and prioritize homeland security technological gaps1 including by-- 7,a7 soliciting feedback from appropriate national associations and advisory groups representing the first responder community and first responders within the components and offices of the ,department2 and 7,b7 establishing and promoting a publicly accessible portal to allow the first responder community to help the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology develop homeland security research and development goals2 7#f7 institute a mechanism to publicize the ,department's homeland security technology priorities for the purpose of informing ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 first responders1 and the private sector2 7#g7 establish considerations to be used by the ,directorate in selecting appropriate research entities1 including the national laboratories1 federally funded research and development centers1 university-based centers1 and the private sector1 to carry out research and development requirements2 7#h7 incorporate feedback derived as a result of the mechanism established in section #cbc1 ensuring the ,directorate is utilizing regular communication with components and offices of the ,department2 and 7#i7 include any other criteria or measures the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology considers necessary for the identification and prioritization of research requirements4 #cai4 ,development of ,directorate strategy and research and development plan 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to guide the activities of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology4 ,such strategy shall be updated at least once every five years and shall identify priorities and objectives for the development of science and technology solutions and capabilities addressing homeland security operational needs4 ,such strategy shall include the coordination of such priorities and activities within the ,department4 ,such strategy shall take into account the priorities and needs of stakeholders in the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise 7as such term is defined in section #cbb74 ,in developing such strategy1 efforts shall be made to support collaboration and avoid unnecessary duplication across the ,federal ,government4 ,such strategy shall be risk-based and aligned with other strategic guidance provided by-- 7,a7 the ,national ,strategy for ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 the ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security ,review2 and 7,c7 any other relevant strategic planning documents1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be prepared in accordance with applicable ,federal requirements and guidelines1 and shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the long-term strategic goals1 objectives1 and metrics of the ,directorate4 7,b7 ,a technology transition strategy for the programs of the ,directorate4 7,c7 ,short- and long-term strategic goals1 and objectives for increasing the number of designations and certificates issued under subtitle ,g of title ,,viii1 including cybersecurity technologies that could significantly reduce1 or mitigate the effects of1 cybersecurity risks 7as such term is defined in subsection 7a77#a7 of the second section #bbf1 relating to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center71 without compromising the quality of the evaluation of applications for such designations and certificates4 7b7 ,five-year research and development plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall develop1 and update at least once every five years1 a five-year research and development plan for the activities of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall develop the first such plan by the date that is not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each five-year research and development plan developed and revised under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 define the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology's research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities1 priorities1 performance metrics1 and key milestones and deliverables for1 as the case may be1 the five-fiscal-year period from #bjaf through #bjbj1 and for each five-fiscal-year period thereafter2 7,b7 describe1 for the activities of the strategy developed under subsection 7a71 the planned annual funding levels for the period covered by each such five-year research and development plan2 7,c7 indicate joint investments with other ,federal partners where applicable1 and enhanced coordination with organizations as specified in paragraph 7#ai7 of section #cjb1 as appropriate2 7,d7 analyze how the research programs of the ,directorate support achievement of the strategic goals and objectives identified in the strategy required under subsection 7a72 7,e7 describe how the activities and programs of the ,directorate meet the requirements or homeland security capability gaps identified by customers within and outside of the ,department1 including the first responder community2 and 7,f7 describe the policies of the ,directorate regarding the management1 organization1 and personnel of the ,directorate4 7#c7 ,scope ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall ensure that each five-year research and development plan developed and revised under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 reflects input from a wide range of stakeholders2 and 7,b7 takes into account how research and development by other ,federal1 ,state1 private sector1 and nonprofit institutions contributes to the achievement of the priorities identified in each plan1 and avoids unnecessary duplication with such efforts4 7#d7 ,reports ,at the time the ,president submits each annual budget request under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status and results to date of implementation of the current five-year research and development plan1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of the research and development activities for the previous fiscal year in each topic area1 including such activities to address homeland security risks1 including threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences1 and a summary of the coordination activities undertaken by the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology for components and offices of the ,department1 together with the results of the process specified in paragraph 7#ae7 of section #cjb2 7,b7 clear links between the ,directorate's budget and each topic area or program1 including those topic areas or programs to address homeland security risks1 including threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences1 specifying which topic areas or programs fall under which budget lines1 and clear links between ,directorate coordination work and priorities and annual expenditures for such work and priorities1 including joint investments with other ,federal partners1 where applicable2 7,c7 an assessment of progress of the research and development activities based on the performance metrics and milestones set forth in such plan2 and 7,d7 any changes to such plan4 #cbj4 ,monitoring of progress 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall establish and utilize a system to track the progress of the research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities undertaken by the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology1 and shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees and customers of such activities1 at a minimum on a biannual basis1 regular updates on such progress4 7b7 ,requirements ,in order to provide the progress updates required under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall develop a system that-- 7#a7 monitors progress toward project milestones identified by the ,under ,secretary2 7#b7 maps progress toward deliverables identified in each five-year research and development plan required under section #cai7;b72 7#c7 generates up-to-date reports to customers that transparently disclose the status and progress of research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation efforts of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology2 and 7#d7 allows the ,under ,secretary to report the number of products and services developed by the ,directorate that have been transitioned into acquisition programs and resulted in successfully fielded technologies4 7c7 ,evaluation methods 7#a7 ,external input1 consultation1 and review ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall implement procedures to engage outside experts to assist in the evaluation of the progress of research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology1 including through-- 7,a7 consultation with experts1 including scientists and practitioners1 to gather independent expert peer opinion and advice on a project or on specific issues or analyses conducted by the ,directorate2 and 7,b7 periodic1 independent1 external review to assess the quality and relevance of the ,directorate's programs and projects4 7#b7 ,component feedback ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall establish a formal process to collect feedback from customers of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology on the performance of the ,directorate that includes-- 7,a7 appropriate methodologies through which the ,directorate can assess the quality and usefulness of technology and services delivered by the ,directorate2 7,b7 development of metrics for measuring the usefulness of any technology or service provided by the ,directorate2 and 7,c7 standards for high-quality customer service4 #cba4 ,homeland ,security ,science and ,technology ,fellows ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall establish a fellows program1 to be known as the ,homeland ,security ,science and ,technology ,fellows ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program71 under which the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 in coordination with the ,office of ,university ,programs of the ,department1 shall facilitate the placement of fellows in relevant scientific or technological fields for up to two years in components and offices of the ,department with a need for scientific and technological expertise4 7b7 ,utilization of fellows 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,department may employ fellows-- 7,a7 for the use of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology2 or 7,b7 for the use of a component or office of the ,department outside the ,directorate1 under a memorandum of agreement with the head of such a component or office under which such component or office will reimburse the ,directorate for the costs of such employment4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,under an agreement referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall-- 7i7 solicit and accept applications from individuals who are currently enrolled in or who are graduates of postgraduate programs in scientific and engineering fields related to the promotion of securing the homeland or critical infrastructure sectors2 7ii7 screen applicants and interview them as appropriate to ensure that such applicants possess the appropriate level of scientific and engineering expertise and qualifications2 7iii7 provide a list of qualified applicants to the heads of components and offices of the ,department seeking to utilize qualified fellows2 7iv7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 pay financial compensation to such fellows2 7v7 coordinate with the ,chief ,security ,officer to facilitate and expedite provision of security and suitability clearances to such fellows1 as appropriate2 and 7vi7 otherwise administer all aspects of the employment of such fellows with the ,department2 and 7,b7 the head of the component or office of the ,department utilizing a fellow shall-- 7i7 select such fellow from the list of qualified applicants provided by the ,under ,secretary2 7ii7 reimburse the ,under ,secretary for the costs of employing such fellow1 including administrative costs2 and 7iii7 be responsible for the day-to-day management of such fellow4 7c7 ,applications from nonprofit organizations ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology may accept an application under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 that is submitted by a nonprofit organization on behalf of individuals whom such nonprofit organization has determined may be qualified applicants under the ,program4 #cbb4 ,cybersecurity research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall support research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and transition of cybersecurity technology1 including fundamental research to improve the sharing of information1 analytics1 and methodologies related to cybersecurity risks and incidents1 consistent with current law4 7b7 ,activities ,the research and development supported under subsection 7a7 shall serve the components of the ,department and shall-- 7#a7 advance the development and accelerate the deployment of more secure information systems2 7#b7 improve and create technologies for detecting attacks or intrusions1 including real-time continuous diagnostics and real-time analytic technologies2 7#c7 improve and create mitigation and recovery methodologies1 including techniques and policies for real-time containment of attacks1 and development of resilient networks and information systems2 7#d7 support1 in coordination with private sector1 the review of source code that underpins critical infrastructure information systems2 7#e7 develop and support infrastructure and tools to support cybersecurity research and development efforts1 including modeling1 testbeds1 and data sets for assessment of new cybersecurity technologies2 7#f7 assist the development and support of technologies to reduce vulnerabilities in industrial control systems2 and 7#g7 develop and support cyber forensics and attack attribution4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall coordinate activities with-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary appointed pursuant to section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h72 7#b7 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,information ,assurance ,directorate of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,networking and ,information ,technology ,research and ,development ,program ,office1 ,sector ,specific ,agencies for critical infrastructure1 and other appropriate working groups established by the ,president to identify unmet needs and cooperatively support activities1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 industry and academia4 7d7 ,transition to practice ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall support projects through the full life cycle of such projects1 including research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 pilots1 and transitions4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall identify mature technologies that address existing imminent cybersecurity gaps in public or private information systems and networks of information systems1 identify and support necessary improvements identified during pilot programs and testing and evaluation activities1 and introduce new cybersecurity technologies throughout the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise through partnerships and commercialization4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall target federally funded cybersecurity research that demonstrates a high probability of successful transition to the commercial market within two years and that is expected to have notable impact on the cybersecurity of the information systems or networks of information systems of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in the second section #bbf1 relating to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7#b7 ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,the term ,homeland ,security ,enterprise means relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities involved in homeland security1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal government officials1 private sector representatives1 academics1 and other policy experts4 7#c7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given such term in the second section #bbf1 relating to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7#d7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given that term in section #cejb7h7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbc4 ,integrated product teams 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish integrated product teams to serve as a central mechanism for the ,department to identify1 coordinate1 and align research and development efforts with departmental missions4 ,each team shall be managed by the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and the relevant senior leadership of operational components1 and shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,identifying and prioritizing homeland security capability gaps within a specific mission area and technological solutions to address such gaps4 7#b7 ,identifying ongoing departmental research and development activities and component acquisitions of technologies that are outside of departmental research and development activities to address a specific mission area4 7#c7 ,assessing the appropriateness of a technology to address a specific mission area4 7#d7 ,identifying unnecessary redundancy in departmental research and development activities within a specific mission area4 7#e7 ,informing the ,secretary and the annual budget process regarding whether certain technological solutions are able to address homeland security capability gaps within a specific mission area4 7b7 ,congressional oversight ,not later than two years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees information on the impact and effectiveness of the mechanism described in subsection 7a7 on research and development efforts1 component relationships1 and how the process has informed the research and development budget and enhanced decision making1 including acquisition decision making1 at the ,department4 ,the ,secretary shall seek feedback from the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 ,under ,secretary for ,management1 and the senior leadership of operational components regarding the impact and effectiveness of such mechanism and include such feedback in the information provided under this subsection4 #cbd4 ,homeland ,security-,,stem summer internship program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall establish a ,homeland ,security-,,stem internship program 7in this section referred to as the program7 to carry out the objectives of this subtitle4 7b7 ,program ,the program shall provide students with exposure to ,department mission-relevant research areas to encourage such students to pursue ,,stem careers in homeland security related fields4 ,internships offered under the program shall be for up to ten weeks during the summer4 7c7 ,eligibility ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall develop criteria for participation in the program1 including the following3 7#a7 ,at the time of application1 an intern shall-- 7,a7 have successfully completed not less than one academic year of study at an institution of higher education in a ,,stem field2 7,b7 be enrolled in a course of study in a ,,stem field at an institution of higher education2 and 7,c7 plan to continue such course of study or pursue an additional course of study in a ,,stem field at an institution of higher education in the academic year following the internship4 7#b7 ,an intern shall be pursuing career goals aligned with the ,department's mission1 goals1 and objectives4 7#c7 ,any other criteria the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,cooperation ,the program shall be administered in cooperation with the university-based centers for homeland security under section #cjh4 ,interns in the program shall be provided hands-on research experience and enrichment activities focused on ,department research areas4 7e7 ,academic requirements2 ,operation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall determine the academic requirements1 other selection criteria1 and standards for successful completion of each internship period in the program4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall be responsible for the design1 implementation1 and operation of the program4 7f7 ,research mentors ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall ensure that each intern in the program is assigned a research mentor to act as counselor and advisor and provide career-focused advice4 7g7 ,outreach to certain under-represented students ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall conduct outreach to students who are members of groups under-represented in ,,stem careers to encourage their participation in the program4 7h7 ,institution of higher education defined ,in this section1 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb71 except that the term does not include institutions described in subparagraph 7,c7 of such section #ajb7;a77#a74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cag the following new items3 ,sec4 #cah4 ,identification and prioritization of research and development4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,development of ,directorate strategy and research and development plan4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,monitoring of progress4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,homeland ,security ,science and ,technology ,fellows ,program4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,cybersecurity research and development4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,integrated product teams4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,homeland ,security-,,stem summer internship program4 4 7d7 ,research and development projects ,section #hca of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjae and inserting #bjbj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the last sentence2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,prior approval ,in any case in which a component or office of the ,department seeks to utilize the authority under this section1 such office or component shall first receive prior approval from the ,secretary by providing to the ,secretary a proposal that includes the rationale for the use of such authority1 the funds to be spent on the use of such authority1 and the expected outcome for each project that is the subject of the use of such authority4 ,in such a case1 the authority for evaluating the proposal may not be delegated by the ,secretary to anyone other than the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjae and inserting #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the projects for which the authority granted by subsection 7a7 was used1 the rationale for such use1 the funds spent using such authority1 the extent of cost-sharing for such projects among ,federal and non-federal sources1 the extent to which use of such authority has addressed a homeland security capability gap identified by the ,department1 the total amount of payments1 if any1 that were received by the ,federal ,government as a result of the use of such authority during the period covered by each such report1 the outcome of each project for which such authority was used1 and the results of any audits of such projects4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall develop a training program for acquisitions staff in the use of other transaction authority to help ensure the appropriate use of such authority4 7f7 ,other transaction authority defined ,in this section1 the term other transaction authority means authority under subsection 7a74 4 7e7 ,amendment to definition ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 of the second section #bbf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh2 relating to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,incident ,the term incident means an occurrence that actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 the integrity1 confidentiality1 or availability of information on an information system1 or actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 an information system4 4 7f7 ,,gao study of university-based centers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study to assess the university-based centers for homeland security program authorized by section #cjh7;b77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahh7;b77#b771 and provide recommendations to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate for appropriate improvements4 7#b7 ,subject matters ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's efforts to identify key areas of study needed to support the homeland security mission1 and criteria that the ,department utilized to determine such key areas for which the ,department should maintain1 establish1 or eliminate university-based centers4 7,b7 ,a review of the method by which university-based centers1 federally funded research and development centers1 and ,department of ,energy national laboratories receive tasking from the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including a review of how university-based research is identified1 prioritized1 and funded4 7,c7 ,a review of selection criteria for designating university-based centers and a weighting of such criteria4 7,d7 ,an examination of best practices from other departments' and agencies' efforts to organize and use university-based research to support their missions4 7,e7 ,a review of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's criteria and metrics to measure demonstrable progress achieved by university-based centers in fulfilling ,department taskings1 and mechanisms for delivering and disseminating the research results of designated university-based centers within the ,department and to other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies4 7,f7 ,an examination of the means by which academic institutions that are not designated or associated with the designated university-based centers can optimally contribute to the research mission of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the interrelationship between the different university-based centers and the degree to which outreach and collaboration among a diverse array of academic institutions is encouraged by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 particularly with historically ,black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions4 7,h7 ,a review of any other essential elements of the programs determined in the conduct of the study4 7g7 ,prize authority ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall utilize1 as appropriate1 prize authority granted pursuant to current law4 7h7 ,prohibition on new funding ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 ,such section and amendments shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available for such purposes4 ,december #h1 #bjae ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed