Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a formal policy and process to protect sensitive research and development from unauthorized access or disclosure in its projects. It directly affects DHS research activities, particularly those managed by the Science and Technology Directorate. Key mechanisms include mandating a DHS policy for research security, requiring a GAO report on DHS compliance with existing national security guidelines (NSPM-33), and obligating DHS to brief Congress within 90 days on implementing the new safeguards. The bill focuses on procedural requirements for security oversight, not new funding or substantive policy changes.