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Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2336| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (2)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings; submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments; include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials; comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget; submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA; assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service; create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services; ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities; develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

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Timeline
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 13, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
Feb 13, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
Jul 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)
Jul 30, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)
Aug 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7, 2020
Received in the House.
Aug 7, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 13, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.


  • February 13, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.


  • July 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)


  • July 30, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)


  • August 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 7, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • August 7, 2020
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advanced technology and technological innovationsBudget processComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2336| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings; submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments; include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials; comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget; submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA; assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service; create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services; ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities; develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 13, 2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
Feb 13, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
Jul 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)
Jul 30, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)
Aug 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7, 2020
Received in the House.
Aug 7, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 13, 2020
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.


  • February 13, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.


  • July 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)


  • July 30, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)


  • August 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 7, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • August 7, 2020
    Held at the desk.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (2)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBudget processComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement