Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1354 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1354

Bill 118 HR 1354, also known as the Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a comprehensive strategy for the federal government to improve its use of information and communication technology (ICT) in order to better serve the American people.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the creation of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) within each federal agency to oversee the implementation of the ICT strategy. These CIOs would be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of the agency's ICT assets, as well as ensuring that these assets are secure and up-to-date.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of an interagency council to coordinate ICT efforts across the federal government. This council would be tasked with developing best practices for ICT implementation, as well as promoting collaboration and information sharing among federal agencies. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that federal websites and online services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. It calls for the development of guidelines and standards to ensure that federal ICT systems are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Overall, the Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act aims to modernize and streamline the federal government's use of ICT in order to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for the American people.

Congressional Summary of HR 1354

Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to report on the information and communication technology supply chain and to develop a strategy to ensure the economic competitiveness of trusted information and communication technology vendors.

The report must include (1) an identification of technology that is critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and the industrial capacity of U.S. vendors and other trusted vendors that produce such technology, (2) an assessment of whether and to what extent there is a dependence by providers of advanced telecommunications capability in the United States on technology that is not trusted, and (3) an identification of federal government actions and resources needed to support the economic competitiveness of trusted vendors and reduce dependence on companies that are not trusted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1354

Bill HR 1354 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1354 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1354's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0. as of March 24, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1354

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Competition and antitrust

- Computers and information technology

- Congressional oversight

- Digital media

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Judicial review and appeals

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1354

Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to report on and develop a whole-of-Government strategy with respect to the economic competitiveness of the information and communication technology supply chain, and for other purposes.