Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2020): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
What this bill does
This bill would create a program managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) to help federal executive agencies adopt modern technology. The program would encourage agencies to update their information technology and how people interact with them, and to work more closely with the private sector. It would also aim to improve cybersecurity and ensure federal data remains secure and available.
The program would assist agencies, upon request, with planning and implementing new technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and tools for better communication with the public. The GSA would coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security to ensure these technologies meet cybersecurity standards. The bill would expire seven years after it becomes law.
The bill, S. 4200, was introduced in the Senate in July 2020. It was reported out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with an amendment in October 2020. It is currently at the "Ordered Reported" stage, meaning the committee has approved it and it is ready to be considered by the full Senate.
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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 on a reimbursable basis.
The bill lists program responsibilities, including to
• encourage the modernization of information technology used by an executive agency and how a customer interacts with the agency;
• improve cooperation between commercial and executive agency information technology sectors;
• encourage the adoption of commercial items; and
• upon request by the executive agency, to assist an agency with planning and adoption of technology in focus areas designated by the GSA, which may include artificial intelligence.
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 on the program.
Timeline
1 Oct 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Common questions
- What does S. 4200 do?
- This bill would create a program managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) to help federal executive agencies adopt modern technology. The program would encourage agencies to update their information technology and how people interact with them, and to work more closely with the private sector. It would also aim to improve cybersecurity and ensure federal data remains secure and available. The program would assist agencies, upon request, with planning and implementing new technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and tools for better communication with the public. The GSA would coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security to ensure these technologies meet cybersecurity standards. The bill would expire seven years after it becomes law. The bill, S. 4200, was introduced in the Senate in July 2020. It was reported out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with an amendment in October 2020. It is currently at the "Ordered Reported" stage, meaning the committee has approved it and it is ready to be considered by the full Senate.
- Has S. 4200 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4200. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4200?
- S. 4200 was sponsored by Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (R-OH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4200?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570. (1 Oct 2020).
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