US HB5901 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on December 3 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-12-03 - Became Public Law No: 116-194. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

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. 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.

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Title

Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-03HouseBecame Public Law No: 116-194. (TXT | PDF)
2020-12-03HouseSigned by President.
2020-11-24HousePresented to President.
2020-11-18SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-11-17SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7044)
2020-10-01SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
2020-09-30HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-09-30HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5072)
2020-09-30HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5901.
2020-09-30HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5072-5073)
2020-09-30HouseMr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-09-16HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-09-16HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-02-13HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2020-02-13HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB4200 (Related) 2020-10-01 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.

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