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FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 1867

The FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017, also known as Bill 115 s 1867, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) by making improvements to the management of information technology within federal agencies.

The bill aims to strengthen the role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) within federal agencies by giving them more authority over IT investments and decision-making processes. It also seeks to improve transparency and accountability in IT spending by requiring agencies to report on their IT investments and provide regular updates on their progress.

Additionally, the FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 includes provisions to streamline the process for acquiring IT goods and services, as well as measures to enhance cybersecurity within federal agencies. The bill also calls for the establishment of a Federal Data Center Optimization Initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal data centers. Overall, the FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 is aimed at modernizing and improving the management of IT within the federal government. It seeks to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability in IT spending, while also enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect federal agencies from cyber threats.

Current Status of Bill S 1867

Bill S 1867 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2017. Bill S 1867 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2017.  Bill S 1867's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408. as of May 10, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1867

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1867

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1867

Steve Daines
Steve Daines
MontanaRepublican
Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
VirginiaDemocrat
Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
KansasRepublican

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