Number: RS21542
Title: Department of Homeland Security: Issues Concerning the Establishment of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Authors: Michael E. Davey, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Title III of the Department of Homeland Security Act (P.L. 107-296) calls for the creation of one or more FFRDCs, including a Homeland Security Institute. In the past several years, some congressional and non-congressional critics have questioned the use of FFRDCs, including the continuing need for such Centers, diversification into areas beyond the Centers original missions, and oversight of each FFRDCs activities by its sponsoring agency.
Pages: 6
Date: November 13, 2003