II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4024 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2024 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act or the BEST Technology for the Homeland Act . 2. Research and development acquisition pilot program extension Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 391 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2031 ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2031 .