H.R. 1692 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
PATHS Act
H.R. 1692 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 27, 2025, sponsored by Michael Guest with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act or the PATHS Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Guest (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Mar 12, 2025)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1692 (119th Congress): PATHS Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1692/paths-act (accessed 2026-10-13).