To establish an information technology modernization fund and board, and for other purposes.
Information Technology Modernization Act
This bill establishes in the Treasury an Information Technology Modernization Fund for technology related activities, to improve information technology, and to enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.
The Fund shall be administered by the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA may:
An agency shall: (1) reimburse the Fund for any such transfer, and (2) pay a price to be fixed by the GSA for any such product or service the agency uses.
The bill establishes an Information Technology Modernization Board, which shall: (1) evaluate proposals for modernization submitted by agencies; (2) make recommendations to the GSA to assist agencies in the further development and refinement of select proposals; and (3) monitor progress and performance in executing approved projects and, if necessary, recommend the suspension or termination of funding.
The GSA shall support Board activities and provide technical support to, and oversight of, agencies that receive transfers from the Fund.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1639)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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