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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2336

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

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Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to

  • update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings;
  • submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments;
  • include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials;
  • comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget;
  • submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA;
  • assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service;
  • create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services;
  • ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities;
  • develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and
  • revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

What just happenedAug 7, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Aug 7, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Aug 7, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Aug 4, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jul 30, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)

  5. Jul 30, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)

  6. Feb 13, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.

  7. Feb 13, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Feb 13, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 30, 202055

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to

  • update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings;
  • submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments;
  • include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials;
  • comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget;
  • submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA;
  • assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service;
  • create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services;
  • ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities;
  • develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and
  • revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

Reported to SenateFeb 13, 202025

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to

  • update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings;
  • submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments;
  • include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials;
  • comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget;
  • submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA;
  • assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service;
  • create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services;
  • ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities;
  • develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and
  • revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2019

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to do the following:

  • update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings;
  • submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments;
  • include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials;
  • comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget;
  • submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA;
  • assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service;
  • create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services;
  • ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities;
  • develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and
  • revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019 — Informed