6 U.S.C. § 195h — National Urban Security Technology Laboratory

(a) In general: The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, must designate the laboratory described in subsection (b) as an additional laboratory, using the authority under section 188(c)(2) of this title. This laboratory tests and evaluates emerging technologies and conducts research and development to help emergency response providers prepare for and protect against threats of terrorism. (b) Laboratory described: This is the laboratory known, as of December 27, 2021, as the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, which was transferred to the Department under section 183(1)(E) of this title. (c) Laboratory activities: The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory must: (1) conduct tests, evaluations, and assessments of current and emerging technologies for emergency response providers, including, as appropriate, the cybersecurity of internet-connected technologies; (2) act as a technical advisor to emergency response providers; and (3) carry out any other activities the Secretary decides are appropriate. (d) Rule of construction: Nothing in this section may be read to affect, in any way, the authorities or responsibilities of the Department's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.