 To address future stability of NUSTL's critical role to national security, on June 19, 2018, the 115th Congress US House of Representatives passed H.R.4991 - Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act.Sponsored by Rep. Dan Donovan [R-NY], Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY], Rep. Peter King [R-NY], Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC], the Bill authorizes NUSTL "...to test and evaluate emerging technologies and conduct research and development to assist emergency response providers in preparing for, and protecting against, threats of terrorism" and establishes that NUSTL shall