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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 26, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2250

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 17, 2022)

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2022

This bill addresses the management and implementation of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from obligating or expending funds for any major information technology project that begins after the date of enactment of this bill unless a report is submitted that includes information on the cost, schedule, and performance of the project, as generated by the business owner of the project prior to the commencement of the project. The information in the report must be used as a baseline against which changes or variances are measured and reported on during the life cycle of the project. Projects must be managed by an interdisciplinary team that includes a certified project manager, a functional lead, a technical lead, a contracting officer, and other appropriate personnel.

The VA's Chief Information Officer must (1) exercise authority over the management, governance, and oversight processes relating to existing or proposed information technology of the VA's Financial Services Center; and (2) supervise the information technology employees and contractors of the center.

The VA must ensure its annual budget justification materials include

  • a list of its active information technology projects and specified information about such projects,
  • projected funding needs for projects, and
  • a prioritized list of every proposed project that is unfunded.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large](R-MT)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Nov 17, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 484). (text: 11/14/2022 CR H8467-8468)

  4. Nov 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 484).

  5. Nov 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8575-8576)

  6. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2250.

  8. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8467-8469)

  9. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

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

  10. Sep 26, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.

  11. Sep 26, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-492.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 26, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-492.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Nov 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. Jun 22, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.

    Technology Modernization Subcommittee
  17. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 17, 202253

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2022

This bill addresses the management and implementation of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from obligating or expending funds for any major information technology project that begins after the date of enactment of this bill unless a report is submitted that includes information on the cost, schedule, and performance of the project, as generated by the business owner of the project prior to the commencement of the project. The information in the report must be used as a baseline against which changes or variances are measured and reported on during the life cycle of the project. Projects must be managed by an interdisciplinary team that includes a certified project manager, a functional lead, a technical lead, a contracting officer, and other appropriate personnel.

The VA's Chief Information Officer must (1) exercise authority over the management, governance, and oversight processes relating to existing or proposed information technology of the VA's Financial Services Center; and (2) supervise the information technology employees and contractors of the center.

The VA must ensure its annual budget justification materials include

  • a list of its active information technology projects and specified information about such projects,
  • projected funding needs for projects, and
  • a prioritized list of every proposed project that is unfunded.
Reported to HouseSep 26, 20227

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2021

This bill addresses the management and implementation of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from obligating or expending funds for any major information technology project that begins after the date of enactment of this bill unless a report is submitted that includes information on the cost, schedule, and performance of the project, as generated by the business owner of the project. The information in the report must be used as a baseline against which changes or variances are measured and reported on during the life cycle of the project. Projects must be managed by an interdisciplinary team that includes a certified project manager, a functional lead, a technical lead, a contracting officer, and other appropriate personnel.

The VA's Chief Information Officer must (1) exercise authority over the management, governance, and oversight processes relating to existing or proposed information technology of the VA's Financial Services Center; and (2) supervise the information technology employees and contractors of the center.

The VA must ensure its annual budget justification materials include

  • a list of its active information technology projects and specified information about such projects,
  • projected funding needs for projects, and
  • a prioritized list of every proposed project that is unfunded.
Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2021

This bill addresses the management and implementation of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from obligating or expending funds for any major information technology project that begins after the date of enactment of this bill unless a report is submitted that includes information on the cost, schedule, and performance of the project. The information in the report must be used as a baseline against which changes or variances are measured and reported on during the life cycle of the project. Projects must be managed by an interdisciplinary team that includes a certified project manager, a functional lead, a technical lead, a contracting officer, and other appropriate personnel.

The VA's Chief Information Officer must (1) exercise authority over the management, governance, and oversight processes relating to information technology of the VA's Financial Services Center; and (2) supervise the information technology employees and contractors of the center.

Finally, the VA must assess all of its information technology investments to determine the suitability for migration to a cloud computing service.

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2021 — Informed