Bill tightens rules on federal tech upgrade fund, extends it to 2032
In markupH.R. 2985Latest action
Sponsor: Nancy Mace · Representative · SC
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Official title: Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill tightens repayment and use rules for a federal tech upgrade fund and extends it past December 31, 2032.
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What does this do?
This bill tightens rules on how the Technology Modernization Fund is used and repaid, requiring agencies to focus on replacing old IT systems, improving cybersecurity, and boosting efficiency. It lets the government cut off funding if an agency lied or gave misleading information to get it. It also creates an annual tracking system where agencies list their riskiest old computer systems, which are combined into a government-wide inventory highlighting the 10 riskiest systems for Congress and watchdogs.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies and their technology officers are directly affected, along with the government's top technology official who compiles the risk inventory.
Why does it matter?
Since government services like taxes, benefits, and healthcare records depend on these systems, changes to how modernization funding works could affect the reliability of public-facing services over time.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 24, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 4, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.