Streamlining Effective Access and Retrieval of Content to Help Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
What this bill does
This bill, known as the SEARCH Act of 2023, would require executive branch agencies to use the most up-to-date technology to improve their website search functions. The aim is to make it easier for Americans, businesses, and others to find information and services offered by the government. This would involve the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issuing guidance to agencies on adopting new technologies for their websites.
Following this guidance, each agency's chief information officer would need to create a plan detailing how they will implement these improvements, including timelines, costs, and expected results. Agency heads would also have to report to relevant House and Senate committees on their progress, any challenges faced, and how they are addressing them. This requirement would not apply to national security systems.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would become law 90 days after it is enacted.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4793 do?
- This bill, known as the SEARCH Act of 2023, would require executive branch agencies to use the most up-to-date technology to improve their website search functions. The aim is to make it easier for Americans, businesses, and others to find information and services offered by the government. This would involve the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issuing guidance to agencies on adopting new technologies for their websites. Following this guidance, each agency's chief information officer would need to create a plan detailing how they will implement these improvements, including timelines, costs, and expected results. Agency heads would also have to report to relevant House and Senate committees on their progress, any challenges faced, and how they are addressing them. This requirement would not apply to national security systems. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would become law 90 days after it is enacted.
- Has H.R. 4793 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4793. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4793?
- H.R. 4793 was sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4793?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (20 Jul 2023).
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