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Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

USA116th CongressS-4200| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 22, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 1, 2020
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.
Oct 1, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Dec 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5901
Signed by President.
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 22, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 1, 2020
    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.


  • October 1, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.


  • December 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5901
    Signed by President.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5901: Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftExecutive agency funding and structureGeneral Services AdministrationInfrastructure developmentPublic-private cooperation

Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

USA116th CongressS-4200| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
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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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 22, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 1, 2020
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.
Oct 1, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Dec 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5901
Signed by President.
  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 22, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 1, 2020
    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.


  • October 1, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.


  • December 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5901
    Signed by President.
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5901: Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftExecutive agency funding and structureGeneral Services AdministrationInfrastructure developmentPublic-private cooperation