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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2227

Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 17, 2017)

Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 or the MGT Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes each of specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers to establish an information technology system modernization and working capital fund to:

  • improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • transition legacy information technology systems to cloud computing and other innovative platforms and technologies;
  • assist and support efforts to provide adequate, risk-based, and cost-effective information technology capabilities that address evolving threats to information security; and
  • reimburse amounts transferred to the agency from the Technology Modernization Fund (established under this bill), with the approval of such agency's Chief Information Officer.

Each agency shall prioritize amounts within such fund to be used initially for approved cost savings activities.

(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Fund for technology related activities, to improve information technology, and to enhance cybersecurity across the federal government. The fund shall be administered by the Commissioner of the Technology Transformation Service of the General Services Administration in accordance with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. The Commissioner shall:

  • transfer amounts from the fund to an agency to improve, retire, or replace existing federal information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • use amounts in the fund for the development, operation, and procurement of information technology products, services, and acquisition vehicles to improve efficiency and cybersecurity; and
  • use amounts in the fund to provide services or work performed in support of such activities.

The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Board to: (1) evaluate proposals submitted by agencies for funding authorized under the fund; (2) make recommendations to the Commissioner to assist agencies in the further development and refinement of select modernization proposals; (3) monitor progress and performance in executing approved projects and, if necessary, recommend the suspension or termination of funding; and (4) monitor fund operating costs.

The Commissioner shall support board activities and provide technical support to, and oversight of, agencies that receive transfers from the fund.

What just happenedMay 18, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23](R-TX)Sponsor
18 cosponsors10 D8 R
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  1. May 18, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. May 17, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4259-4261)

  4. May 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4259-4261)

  5. May 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2227.

  6. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4259-4266)

  7. May 17, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 17, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.

  9. May 17, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Appropriations discharged.

    Appropriations Committee
  10. May 17, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Appropriations discharged.

    Appropriations Committee
  11. May 17, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-129, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. May 17, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-129, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. May 2, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. May 2, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Appropriations Committee
  16. Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  17. Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Apr 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 17, 201736

Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 or the MGT Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes each of specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers to establish an information technology system modernization and working capital fund to:

  • improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • transition legacy information technology systems to cloud computing and other innovative platforms and technologies;
  • assist and support efforts to provide adequate, risk-based, and cost-effective information technology capabilities that address evolving threats to information security; and
  • reimburse amounts transferred to the agency from the Technology Modernization Fund (established under this bill), with the approval of such agency's Chief Information Officer.

Each agency shall prioritize amounts within such fund to be used initially for approved cost savings activities.

(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Fund for technology related activities, to improve information technology, and to enhance cybersecurity across the federal government. The fund shall be administered by the Commissioner of the Technology Transformation Service of the General Services Administration in accordance with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. The Commissioner shall:

  • transfer amounts from the fund to an agency to improve, retire, or replace existing federal information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • use amounts in the fund for the development, operation, and procurement of information technology products, services, and acquisition vehicles to improve efficiency and cybersecurity; and
  • use amounts in the fund to provide services or work performed in support of such activities.

The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Board to: (1) evaluate proposals submitted by agencies for funding authorized under the fund; (2) make recommendations to the Commissioner to assist agencies in the further development and refinement of select modernization proposals; (3) monitor progress and performance in executing approved projects and, if necessary, recommend the suspension or termination of funding; and (4) monitor fund operating costs.

The Commissioner shall support board activities and provide technical support to, and oversight of, agencies that receive transfers from the fund.

Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2017

Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 or the MGT Act

This bill authorizes each of specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers to establish an information technology system modernization and working capital fund to:

  • improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • transition legacy information technology systems to cloud computing and other innovative platforms and technologies;
  • assist and support efforts to provide adequate, risk-based, and cost-effective information technology capabilities that address evolving threats to information security; and
  • reimburse amounts transferred to the agency from the Technology Modernization Fund (established under this bill), with the approval of such agency's Chief Information Officer.

Each agency shall prioritize amounts within such fund to be used initially for approved cost savings activities.

The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Fund for technology related activities, to improve information technology, and to enhance cybersecurity across the federal government. The fund shall be administered by the Commissioner of the Technology Transformation Service of the General Services Administration in accordance with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. The Commissioner shall:

  • transfer amounts from the fund to an agency to improve, retire, or replace existing federal information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and improve efficiency and effectiveness;
  • use amounts in the fund for the development, operation, and procurement of information technology products, services, and acquisition vehicles to improve efficiency and cybersecurity; and
  • use amounts in the fund to provide services or work performed in support of such activities.

The bill establishes a Technology Modernization Board to: (1) evaluate proposals submitted by agencies for funding authorized under the fund; (2) make recommendations to the Commissioner to assist agencies in the further development and refinement of select modernization proposals; (3) monitor progress and performance in executing approved projects and, if necessary, recommend the suspension or termination of funding; and (4) monitor fund operating costs.

The Commissioner shall support board activities and provide technical support to, and oversight of, agencies that receive transfers from the fund.

Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 — Informed