H.R. 5743 would provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to procure real property and accept in-kind donations.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Scientific Transformations through Advancing Research (STAR) Act - Authorizes the bill!)Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use donations of real and personal property, laboratory and office space, utility services, and infrastructure upgrades to carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, and related activities.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log in to editLatest Major Action: 9/8/2008: Placed on the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
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== Points in Favor ==

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