United States Chief Technology Officer Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Aug 2015): Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 1764, the United States Chief Technology Officer Act, would formally establish a legal basis for a position that has existed informally in the executive branch: the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. The bill amends existing federal science and technology policy law to allow the President to appoint a Chief Technology Officer, who—within one year of enactment—would also hold the title of Associate Director for Technology and Innovation within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The bill outlines the officer's intended duties, including advising the President on federal technology and data policy, promoting modern and secure information systems across agencies, coordinating with agency-level technology officials, and encouraging transparency in government records. It also directs an annual report to the President and Congress on the state of federal information systems, agency technology spending, and use of third-party tracking tools on federal websites, including their privacy and cybersecurity implications.
The bill primarily affects the executive branch, particularly OSTP and federal agencies' technology and information officers, by creating statutory duties and reporting requirements related to federal IT policy, cybersecurity, and data practices. It does not directly regulate the public but could affect government transparency and website privacy practices.
The bill was introduced on April 14, 2015, by Rep. Barry Loudermilk and referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and did not become law.
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Official summary
United States Chief Technology Officer Act
Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to authorize the President to appoint a United States Chief Technology Officer whose duties shall include advising the President and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on federal information systems, technology, data, and innovation policies and initiatives.
Timeline
18 Aug 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1764 do?
- H.R. 1764, the United States Chief Technology Officer Act, would formally establish a legal basis for a position that has existed informally in the executive branch: the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. The bill amends existing federal science and technology policy law to allow the President to appoint a Chief Technology Officer, who—within one year of enactment—would also hold the title of Associate Director for Technology and Innovation within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The bill outlines the officer's intended duties, including advising the President on federal technology and data policy, promoting modern and secure information systems across agencies, coordinating with agency-level technology officials, and encouraging transparency in government records. It also directs an annual report to the President and Congress on the state of federal information systems, agency technology spending, and use of third-party tracking tools on federal websites, including their privacy and cybersecurity implications. The bill primarily affects the executive branch, particularly OSTP and federal agencies' technology and information officers, by creating statutory duties and reporting requirements related to federal IT policy, cybersecurity, and data practices. It does not directly regulate the public but could affect government transparency and website privacy practices. The bill was introduced on April 14, 2015, by Rep. Barry Loudermilk and referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and did not become law.
- Has H.R. 1764 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1764. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1764?
- H.R. 1764 was sponsored by Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1764?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (18 Aug 2015).
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