Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Dec 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 5353, the Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act, would require the Department of Defense to prioritize and develop digital and software development expertise within its civilian and military workforces. This would involve recruiting, training, and retaining individuals with these skills to support national defense strategies. The bill also mandates the appointment of a civilian officer to oversee the creation and execution of policies aimed at fostering this expertise.
The bill would affect all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Defense civilian workforce by establishing new processes for identifying and managing personnel with digital skills. This includes developing specialized career tracks, educational programs, and readiness metrics for digital engineering professionals. The appointed officer would be responsible for coordinating these efforts across the department and reporting on progress to Congress.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As of the provided information, its latest action is simply "Introduced." If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to (1) maintain digital expertise and software development as core competencies of civilian and military workforces to support the National Defense Strategy, (2) appoint a civilian officer responsible for the development and implementation of a policy to promote and maintain such expertise, and (3) create a plan to carry out the policy.
Timeline
6 Dec 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5353 do?
- H.R. 5353, the Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act, would require the Department of Defense to prioritize and develop digital and software development expertise within its civilian and military workforces. This would involve recruiting, training, and retaining individuals with these skills to support national defense strategies. The bill also mandates the appointment of a civilian officer to oversee the creation and execution of policies aimed at fostering this expertise. The bill would affect all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Defense civilian workforce by establishing new processes for identifying and managing personnel with digital skills. This includes developing specialized career tracks, educational programs, and readiness metrics for digital engineering professionals. The appointed officer would be responsible for coordinating these efforts across the department and reporting on progress to Congress. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As of the provided information, its latest action is simply "Introduced." If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 5353 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5353. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5353?
- H.R. 5353 was sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5353?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (6 Dec 2019).
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