Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
Government Technology: Updating Old Computer Systems
This bill is currently moving through the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The committee recently voted to approve the bill with changes, which means it is now ready to move to the full House for further consideration. It is actively moving forward at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a common problem of government waste and security risks.
Key Points
- This bill updates how the government pays to fix old computer systems. It focuses on the Technology Modernization Fund, which gives agencies money to replace outdated tech, improve cybersecurity, and make government services work better for the public.
- Agencies that borrow money from this fund must pay it back. This ensures the fund stays full so it can keep helping other agencies with their technology needs until the program is scheduled to end in late 2032.
- The bill adds strict rules to prevent waste. If an agency provides fake or misleading information about a project to get money, their funding can be stopped or canceled immediately.
- Every agency must create a list of their most high-risk old computer systems. The government will then create a Top 10 list of the riskiest systems in the whole country to make sure the most dangerous security problems get fixed first.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
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