House Oversight and Accountability Archives

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House passes Technology Modernization Fund bill, awaits Senate’s move

The legislation intended to enhance TMF procedures extended the program’s sunset date and amended appropriations amount requirements.

May 21, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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House lawmakers consider legislative options to combat generative AI sexual exploitative content

Republicans and Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation Subcommittee seek to focus on legislative definitions to allow law enforcement to…

Mar 13, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 27: Committee ranking member Rep. James Comer (R-KY) attends a House Oversight Committee hearing titled Examining the Practices and Profits of Gun Manufacturers in the Rayburn House Office Building. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images).

Bipartisan bill would codify federal standards for agency AI use

House Oversight and Accountability Committee members are co-sponsoring legislation that would consolidate existing AI laws and formalize federal governance of AI systems.

Mar 6, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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GSA updates Technology Modernization Fund repayment policy following lawmakers’ proposal

The revised policy for repayment comes after Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Gerry Connolly, D-Va. in Sept. 2023 issued a bill that would require federal agencies to…

Feb 12, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks to reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol May 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Rep. Connolly calls for legislative architecture, more funding for the Technology Modernization Fund

Virginia Democrat says Congress needs to “get serious” about investing in modernization to address vulnerabilities in government legacy IT services.

Dec 4, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

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AI deepfake detection requires NSF and DARPA funding and new legislation, congressman says

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said additional funding of DARPA and NSF is “critical” to creating advanced and effective deepfake detection tools.

Nov 9, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks before a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

House passes bill to relax educational requirements for federal cyber workers

The bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding eligibility for the federal cybersecurity workforce passed the House 394-1.

Oct 3, 2023 By Madison Alder