Extends the Department of Homeland Security’s research and development acquisition pilot authority through September 30, 2028. It keeps flexible tools like “other transaction” agreements available for DHS to test and buy innovative technology.

Adds a rapid oversight safeguard for artificial intelligence: within 72 hours after DHS uses or extends an “other transaction” that involves AI, the Secretary must notify specified parties and offer a briefing. It also updates a dollar threshold previously set at $4,000,000 in prior law, but the new amount is not provided in the available text.