Federal Acquisition Security Council would get ‘teeth’ under bipartisan House bill
The legislation would rearrange and refocus the council in hopes of better defending against technological threats to the federal supply chain from adversaries.
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House passes Technology Modernization Fund bill, awaits Senate’s move
The legislation intended to enhance TMF procedures extended the program’s sunset date and amended appropriations amount requirements.
House lawmakers consider legislative options to combat generative AI sexual exploitative content
Republicans and Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation Subcommittee seek to focus on legislative definitions to allow law enforcement to…
Bipartisan bill would codify federal standards for agency AI use
House Oversight and Accountability Committee members are co-sponsoring legislation that would consolidate existing AI laws and formalize federal governance of AI systems.
GSA updates Technology Modernization Fund repayment policy following lawmakers’ proposal
The revised policy for repayment comes after Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Gerry Connolly, D-Va. in Sept. 2023 issued a bill that would require federal agencies to…
Rep. Connolly calls for legislative architecture, more funding for the Technology Modernization Fund
Virginia Democrat says Congress needs to “get serious” about investing in modernization to address vulnerabilities in government legacy IT services.
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AI deepfake detection requires NSF and DARPA funding and new legislation, congressman says
Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said additional funding of DARPA and NSF is “critical” to creating advanced and effective deepfake detection tools.
House passes bill to relax educational requirements for federal cyber workers
The bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding eligibility for the federal cybersecurity workforce passed the House 394-1.