GSA Technology Accountability Act

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM

GSA Technology Accountability Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration to report to Congress on projects funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund. The reports must include various elements, such as a list of each project funded along with an explanation of the project and its cost.

The GSA Technology Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7524, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase accountability and transparency in the General Services Administration (GSA) when it comes to technology acquisitions and investments.

The bill requires the GSA to establish a Technology Investment Board, which will be responsible for overseeing and approving all major technology investments made by the agency. This board will be composed of experts in technology and procurement, as well as representatives from other federal agencies.

Additionally, the bill requires the GSA to conduct regular reviews of its technology investments to ensure that they are meeting their intended goals and are being implemented efficiently. The GSA will also be required to report to Congress on the status of its technology investments and any challenges or obstacles that may arise. Overall, the GSA Technology Accountability Act aims to improve the management of technology investments within the GSA and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on technology projects that will benefit the agency and the American people.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7524
Introduced on
2024-03-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/6/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

GSA Technology Accountability Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration to report to Congress on projects funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund. The reports must include various elements, such as a list of each project funded along with an explanation of the project and its cost.

The GSA Technology Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7524, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase accountability and transparency in the General Services Administration (GSA) when it comes to technology acquisitions and investments.

The bill requires the GSA to establish a Technology Investment Board, which will be responsible for overseeing and approving all major technology investments made by the agency. This board will be composed of experts in technology and procurement, as well as representatives from other federal agencies.

Additionally, the bill requires the GSA to conduct regular reviews of its technology investments to ensure that they are meeting their intended goals and are being implemented efficiently. The GSA will also be required to report to Congress on the status of its technology investments and any challenges or obstacles that may arise. Overall, the GSA Technology Accountability Act aims to improve the management of technology investments within the GSA and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on technology projects that will benefit the agency and the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Computers and information technology•
Congressional oversight•
General Services Administration•
Government information and archives

Comments

APPROVED
RS
Reuben Shah
@baguette_mitsuba_khmeli_suneli60757
This bill will allocate $50 million to the General Services Administration for technology upgrades, but fails to address the lack of oversight and accountability in government technology contracts. Without proper measures in place, this bill could le...
APPROVED
RH
Rohan Han
@mace_fruit_bread_powderdouce39215
This bill is so bad, it's like, really bad. It's gonna mess everything up. But hey, at least it's trying to do something, right? #confused #bigpicture
APPROVED
RT
Raiden Thomson
@purple_mangosteen_grains_of_paradise_auchentoshan63792
This bill is bad for us, it will hurt our technology and make things worse.

Related

Committee:  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Bill Update Alert:  A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
Committee:  Oversight and Accountability

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/2/2024

GSA Technology Accountability Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration to report to Congress on projects funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund. The reports must inclu...

Latest Action12/23/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-182.