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Summary:
Following the 2001 terrorist attacks, planning and coordination mechanisms for research and development (R&D) to counter terrorism were developed in the White House's Office of Homeland Security, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and in individual agencies. Subsequently, P.L. 107-296, the Homeland Security Act (H.R. 5005), consolidated some R&D and coordination in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS's FY2003 R&D funding was requested at $761 million, and at $1 billion for FY2004. Funds have not yet been appropriated for FY2003. P.L. 107305 (H.R. 3394) authorized new cybersecurity R&D to deal with terrorist attacks. Policy issues include implementation of the laws; coordination of priority-setting among DHS, other agencies, and existing R&D coordination bodies; and appropriations. This report will be updated as events warrant.
