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
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.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4200 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4200
To establish a program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology
by executive agencies, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 2, 2020
Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hassan) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs
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A BILL
To establish a program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology
by executive agencies, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Information Technology Modernization
Centers of Excellence Program Act''.
SEC. 2. GSA MODERNIZATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the
meaning given the term in section 1076 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (40 U.S.C. 11301 note).
(2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has
the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105
of title 5, United States Code.
(3) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the Information
Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program
established under subsection (b).
(b) Establishment.--The Administrator of General Services shall
establish a program to be known as the Information Technology
Modernization Centers of Excellence Program to facilitate the adoption
of modern technology by executive agencies.
(c) Responsibilities.--The Program shall have the following
responsibilities:
(1) To modernize information technology used by an
executive agency and how a customer interacts with an executive
agency.
(2) To improve cooperation between commercial and executive
agency information technology sectors.
(3) To the extent practicable, encourage the adoption of
commercial items in accordance with section 3307 of title 41,
United States Code.
(4) On a reimbursable basis, assist executive agencies with
planning and adoption of technology in focus areas designated
by the Administrator, which may include the following:
(A) A commercial cloud computing system that
includes--
(i) end-to-end migration planning and an
assessment of progress towards modernization;
and
(ii) a security and governance framework
based on industry and government best
practices.
(B) Tools to help an individual receive support
from and communicate with an executive agency.
(C) Contact centers and other related customer
supports.
(D) Efficient use of data management, analysis, and
reporting.
(E) The optimization of infrastructure, including
for data centers, and the reduction of operating costs.
(F) Artificial intelligence.
(5) To share best practices and expertise with executive
agencies.
(6) Other responsibilities the Administrator may identify.
(d) Program Reporting.--For each reimbursable agreement entered
into in accordance with subsection (c)(4), the Administrator shall make
the following information available on a public website within 30 days
of the signing of the agreement and updated upon completion:
(1) A description of such reimbursable agreement or
statement of work, and associated project schedules and
deliverables.
(2) The total amount of the reimbursable agreement.
(3) The actual or anticipated costs of any product or
service associated with a deliverable under the agreement.
(4) Any additional information the Administrator determines
necessary.
(e) Sunset.--This Act shall be repealed on the date that is 7 years
after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
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