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Sec. 243 · H.R. 8800

Comprehensive shared database for research and development

Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title II — RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION › Subtitle B — Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

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(a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with Federal laboratories, establish a comprehensive shared database of research and technology developed to help improve public and private cooperation in order to benefit national security. Such database shall meet necessary security standards, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Federal laboratories In establishing the database under subsection (a), the Secretary shall collaborate with Federal laboratories that focus on a variety of technologies, sectors, and needs within the national security sector.