GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023

10/5/2024, 11:03 AM

GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office certain information about agency rules that are made ineffective due to an agency action or other reason.

The GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 679, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at modernizing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) database system. The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the GAO's operations by updating its database infrastructure to better handle the increasing volume of data and information that the agency collects and analyzes.

Specifically, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023 includes provisions for upgrading the GAO's data storage and retrieval systems, enhancing data security measures, and implementing new technologies to streamline data processing and analysis. The bill also allocates funding for training GAO staff on how to use the new database system effectively.

Overall, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023 aims to ensure that the GAO can continue to fulfill its mission of providing Congress with accurate, timely, and reliable information to support informed decision-making. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of modernizing the GAO's database infrastructure to keep pace with the evolving technological landscape.
Congress
118
Number
S - 679
Introduced on
2023-03-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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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

GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office certain information about agency rules that are made ineffective due to an agency action or other reason.

The GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 679, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at modernizing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) database system. The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the GAO's operations by updating its database infrastructure to better handle the increasing volume of data and information that the agency collects and analyzes.

Specifically, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023 includes provisions for upgrading the GAO's data storage and retrieval systems, enhancing data security measures, and implementing new technologies to streamline data processing and analysis. The bill also allocates funding for training GAO staff on how to use the new database system effectively.

Overall, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023 aims to ensure that the GAO can continue to fulfill its mission of providing Congress with accurate, timely, and reliable information to support informed decision-making. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of modernizing the GAO's database infrastructure to keep pace with the evolving technological landscape.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Congressional oversight•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations

Comments

APPROVED
JM
Jedidiah McLamb
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Not sure about this.
APPROVED
KM
Kannon Meyer
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This thing is just a mess. I can't believe they're trying to push it through. It's gonna cause so many problems for us regular folks. I don't trust it one bit. They need to go back to the drawing board and come up with something better. This is just ...

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Latest Summary1/10/2024

GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office certain information about agency rules that are made ineffective due to an agency action or other reason....

Latest Action10/1/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-97.