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H.R. 5901·116th Congress·House Bill

Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

Enacted — Signed by the PresidentTrack

Latest action (3 Dec 2020): Signed by President.

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Official summary

Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish an Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies.

The GSA shall (1) coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing the program to ensure that the technology, tools, and frameworks facilitated for executive agencies by the program provide sufficient cybersecurity and maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of federal information; and (2) report to Congress.

Timeline

  1. 3 Dec 2020

    Signed by President.

  2. 17 Nov 2020

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. 30 Sep 2020

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. 16 Sep 2020

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Common questions

What does H.R. 5901 do?
Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish an Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies. The GSA shall (1) coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing the program to ensure that the technology, tools, and frameworks facilitated for executive agencies by the program provide sufficient cybersecurity and maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of federal information; and (2) report to Congress.
Has H.R. 5901 become law?
Yes. H.R. 5901 has been enacted. Status last updated 3 Dec 2020.
Who sponsored H.R. 5901?
H.R. 5901 was sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17] (Democrat-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.R. 5901?
Signed by President. (3 Dec 2020).

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