HR 1692

PATHS Act

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US Congress

Session

119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 14, 2026, 6:52 AM

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Bill overview

This bill, the PATHS Act, extends the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use a streamlined contracting method called ‘other transactions’ to develop new technologies. Specifically, it allows DHS to utilize this approach through September 30, 2028, primarily for research and development related to artificial intelligence. The bill also requires DHS to quickly notify Congress about using this method and offers to explain the reasoning behind it. Finally, it lowers the threshold for DHS to publicly report on contract awards, making them available for public scrutiny.

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2025-03-12Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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3/11/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)
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3/11/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)
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Passage without roll call

3/11/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/11/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1055)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 1692

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