State and Local Digital Service Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 28, 2021)
State and Local Digital Service Act of 2021
This bill provides support for the establishment of digital services in state, county, local, and tribal governments.
Specifically, the bill directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish (1) a Digital Service Grant Program to provide grants to such governments to establish or support a digital service team, and (2) a Digital Service Planning Grant Program to provide grants to create a plan to establish a digital service team.
The GSA must (1) report periodically to Congress and make publicly available on its website information regarding the grants, and (2) issue guidance to streamline the procurement of federal services and technology by states, local governments, and Indian tribes.
What just happenedMay 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 28, 2021
- May 28, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate