Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act
United States116th CongressS-4200Senate
Updated: Oct 1, 2020
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. This bill shall cease to have effect seven years after its enactment.
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HR-5901: Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program ActBecame Public Law No: 116-194.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-277.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
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