Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act

Bill: 116-s-4200
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-02
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Executive agency funding and structure

General Services Administration

Infrastructure development

Public-private cooperation
Latest action: action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.

Summaries:
action_date: 2020-07-02
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Information Technology </b><b>Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the General Service Administration (GSA) to establish an Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies.</p> <p>The bill lists program responsibilities, including to</p> <ul> <li>modernize information technology used by an executive agency and how a customer interacts with the agency;</li> <li>improve cooperation between commercial and executive agency information technology sectors;</li> <li>encourage the adoption of commercial items; and </li> <li>assist executive agencies, on a reimbursable basis, with planning and adoption of technology in focus areas designated by the GSA, which may include, among other things, artificial intelligence.</li> </ul> <p>The GSA, for each reimbursable agreement entered into, shall make specified information available on a public website within 30 days of the signing of the agreement and updated upon completion.</p> <p>This bill shall sunset seven years after its enactment.</p>

action_date: 2020-10-01
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><b>Information Technology </b><b>Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>The bill lists program responsibilities, including to</p> <ul> <li>encourage the modernization of information technology used by an executive agency and how a customer interacts with the agency;</li> <li>improve cooperation between commercial and executive agency information technology sectors;</li> <li>encourage the adoption of commercial items; and </li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>This bill shall cease to have effect seven years after its enactment.</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4200 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 A BILL To establish a program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act . 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.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 570 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4200 [Report No. 116–277] 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 October 1, 2020 Reported by Mr. Johnson , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To establish a program to facilitate the adoption of modern technology by executive agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act . 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act . 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 on a reimbursable basis. (c) Responsibilities The Program shall have the following responsibilities: (1) To encourage the modernization of 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) Upon request by the executive agency, to 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 cybersecurity and governance framework that promotes industry and government risk management best practice approaches, prioritizing efforts based on risk, impact, and consequences. (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) Coordination The Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary 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. (e) Program reporting Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on the Program, which shall include the following: (1) A description of the reimbursable agreements, statements of work, and associated project schedules and deliverables for the Program. (2) Details on the total amount of the reimbursable agreements. (3) Any additional information the Administrator determines necessary. (f) Sunset This Act shall cease to have effect on the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority delegated by law to an executive agency or the head of an executive agency.

October 1, 2020 Reported with an amendment