The DHS Directorate of Science and Technology: Key Issues for Congress

Shea, Dana A. ; Morgan, Daniel

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Research and development;    Science policy;    Technology;    Technology policy;    Executive departments;   

RP-ID  :  RL34356
RP-ID  :  RL34356_2009Jun22

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Directorate of Science and Technology is the primary organization for research and development (R&D) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The directorate is headed by the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. In the past, some Members of Congress and other observers have been highly critical of thedirectorate's performance. Although management changes have somewhat muted this criticism in recent years, fundamental issues remain, which this report discusses in detail. Congressional policymakers are widely expected to consider reauthorization legislation for DHS during the 111th Congress. Such legislation would likely include provisions that would affect the Science and Technology Directorate.