Extends the Department of Homeland Security's other transaction authority for research and development acquisition through September 30, 2028, and requires the Secretary to notify Congress within 72 hours when that authority is used for artificial intelligence.

• Extends the research and development acquisition pilot program under Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2028.
• Requires the Secretary to notify the Appropriations and Homeland Security committees of both chambers within 72 hours after using or extending this authority for artificial intelligence technology, and to offer a briefing explaining the reason.
• Lowers the covered contract award amount in Section 7113(d)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 from $4,000,000 to $1,000,000.

• Homeland Security Committee (House)
• Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
• Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Senate)

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