With increasing threats to cyberspace in the era of rising authoritarianism and global competition, technology experts told members of Congress on Tuesday that the United States must increase its technology investments to combat digital authoritarianism. […]
Two key Federal workforce bills won approval from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) today. […]
The House of Representatives’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to release its report with AI policy recommendations by the end of the year, and Task Force Chair Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., previewed on Tuesday that the report will feature “some of the most comprehensive policy work that’s been done on AI by the legislative branch so far.” […]
Artificial intelligence and other automation technologies are essential for the Department of Defense (DoD) to maintain its technological edge over adversaries like China – but increasing the use of both of those will require more funding and leveraging of industry capabilities, witnesses said during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Monday. […]
The House of Representatives returned from August recess on Monday and got to work passing key pieces of bipartisan legislation to bolster communications security and modernize Congress’ work. […]
Members of Congress are not happy with recent budget shortfalls at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as the budgets for its IT modernization projects continue to swell, with one lawmaker calling on the agency to “abandon” its electronic health record (EHR) system immediately. […]
Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., this week introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on improving cybersecurity activities. […]
A bipartisan pair of representatives introduced the National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Education Act in the House last week, offering a companion to the Senate bill that was introduced earlier this year. […]
Select Federal financial regulatory agencies will be able to experiment with the use of artificial intelligence tools if a newly introduced bipartisan, bicameral bill is passed. […]
New bipartisan legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate how terrorist organizations use foreign mobile apps to recruit members, promote ideologies, and receive funding. […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted on Thursday to approve fiscal year (FY) 2025 spending legislation that includes $25 million in funding for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). […]
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a new bill on Tuesday that would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use blockchain technology to improve how veterans receive their benefits and services. […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted today to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill, paving the way for a full Senate vote on the funding measure designed to enhance national security, devote more funding to several hot-button tech areas, and provide servicemembers with a pay bump. […]
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) passed a House-led bill on Wednesday that would reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) through 2030. […]
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted on Wednesday to approve the bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act that would provide congressional authorization for the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), among numerous other provisions. […]
Legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this month would charge the White House’s National Cyber Director (NCD) with developing a plan to create a Federal government cyber workforce training center. […]
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy (NDS) warned lawmakers today that the Defense Department’s (DoD) NDS is outdated, and the growing global threat landscape calls for immediate action and fundamental changes in Pentagon operations. […]
A group of Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would require Federal agencies to take action to ensure people with disabilities can use the Federal government’s technology – including websites, software, documents, and digital content. […]
In its annual circular dealing with the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Federal government budget, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said that agencies should plan for a 3 percent pay raise for civilian employees in January 2026. […]
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is calling on Congress to make permanent the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee’s (PRAC) Pandemic Analytics Center of Excellence (PACE) to conduct more effective oversight of all Federal spending. […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted on July 25 to approve its version of the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) appropriations bill for fiscal year (FY) 2025, with some sizable year-over-year increases for science and technology spending. […]
New bipartisan legislation from Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., aims to improve the quality, usability, and completeness of grant recipient audit data. […]
As countries such as China try to obtain U.S. advanced technologies with military potential, an official from the Commerce Department said today that multilateral export controls will be crucial to maintain national security and stay ahead in the global tech race. […]
During a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing today, witnesses underscored urgent concerns regarding the Department of Defense’s (DoD) inefficient spending practices, emphasizing a critical need for reform. […]
Lawmakers at a House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hearing on July 23 issued a bold call for CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping to dismantle the country’s “Great Firewall,” but witnesses at the hearing had other suggestions. […]
Members of the House Financial Services Committee voiced concern over the dangers of AI-fueled bias in housing services during a July 23 hearing. […]
A subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted on Tuesday afternoon to approve the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act, which aims to improve the claims process for veterans by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make AI tools available to its workforce. […]
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation that would prevent Federal agencies from disqualifying job applicants solely because of their reported recreational or medical use of marijuana. […]
The Senate on July 10 voted to approve the nomination of Anne Marie Wagner for a five-year term on the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which is charged with promoting and establishing fair labor practices in the Federal government. […]
Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V. – chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee – and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a bipartisan bill this week that aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at the Department of Energy (DoE). […]