 In a speech on the House floor to pass HR 4991, Congressman Dan Donovan (R-NY), stated "NUSTL has been a critical resource in protecting our homeland since 1947.Today, NUSTL is one of its kind test and evaluation laboratory for the first responders community..." further adding that "H.R.4991 will ensure that the valuable work being done at NUSTL will continue for years to come."