CODER Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 4, 2019)
Creating Opportunities through Defense Engineering Requirements Act of 2019 or the CODER Act of 2019
This bill modifies processes for the acquisition of software for the Department of Defense (DOD). It requires DOD to establish guidance for the use of pathways for the rapid acquisition of software applications and upgrades that are intended to be fielded within one year:
- An applications pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications to be used with commercially available hardware.
- An upgrades pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of software upgrades for hardware systems solely used by DOD.
The bill requires DOD to establish software development and acquisition training and management programs enabling software personnel to earn a certification in software development and acquisition.
What just happenedJun 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 4, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 4, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 4, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House