DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

Bill 114 hr 1626, also known as the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015, aims to reduce duplication and improve efficiency within the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) information technology (IT) systems. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2015.

The main goal of the bill is to streamline the various IT systems used by different components of the DHS, such as Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration. By reducing duplication and improving coordination between these systems, the bill seeks to enhance the overall effectiveness of the DHS in carrying out its mission of protecting the United States from security threats.

Specifically, the bill requires the DHS Chief Information Officer to conduct a comprehensive review of the department's IT systems to identify areas of duplication and inefficiency. Based on this review, the Chief Information Officer is then tasked with developing a plan to consolidate and streamline these systems, with the goal of reducing costs and improving performance. Additionally, the bill requires the DHS to report to Congress on its progress in implementing the plan, including any cost savings achieved and improvements in IT performance. This reporting requirement is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in the DHS's efforts to reduce duplication and improve efficiency in its IT systems. Overall, the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 represents a bipartisan effort to enhance the effectiveness of the DHS by addressing inefficiencies in its IT systems. By promoting greater coordination and streamlining of IT resources, the bill aims to strengthen the department's ability to protect the United States from security threats.