Modernization
Biden Administration Launches New Component To Internet Expansion
The Internet for All program utilizes funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to deploy internet connectivity nationwide.
Policy
US-EU Trade Meeting Highlights Semiconductor Independence, Emerging Tech Protocol
The Trade and Technology Council’s second meeting, held in Paris, will further the transatlantic dialogue surrounding tech trade and usage policy.
Policy
Online Data Could be Used Against People Seeking Abortions if Roe v. Wade Falls
Women in states where abortion becomes illegal who rely on the internet for information, products and services related to reproductive health would be subject to online policing.
Policy
House Dems urge social media networks not to delete evidence of possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Automated and artificial intelligence-enabled systems may be removing and permanently erasing evidence of potential Russian war crimes in Ukraine, lawmakers said this week.
Modernization
Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion
The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Cybersecurity
US Signs on to New Electronic Evidence Protocol in International Cybercrime Agreement
The new protocol is officially being added to the Budapest Convention—an arrangement between 66 member-states—after four years of negotiations.
Modernization
Technology-Focused Bills Advance Through Senate, House Committees
A bevy of pending legislation aimed at technological modernization moved through Congressional chambers on Wednesday with broad bipartisan backing.
Cybersecurity
US, Allied Cybersecurity Agencies, Advise Reviewing Contracts with Tech Vendors
A joint advisory from CISA, domestic partners and counterpart agencies in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of a heightened threat to managed service providers and their customers.
Emerging Tech
NIST Report Documents Success In Commerce’s Technology Transfer Initiative
A new report showcases how three federal agencies submitted technology research—like patents and papers—that can have a mainstream impact.
Policy
U.S. Spy Chief Reiterates ‘Overclassification’ Concerns
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified Tuesday before the Senate.
Policy
Data collection featured in new bill targeting equity at FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act would instruct the disaster response to improve its data collection systems to help identify inequities in its distribution of federal assistance.
Modernization
Biden, Harris Unveil New Internet Connectivity Subsidies
The White House announced new federal credits for low income households to have access to high speed internet.
Policy
Senate bill to train acquisition workforce on AI gets House counterpart
The AI Training Act, which passed the Senate last December now has a House companion from Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and James Comer (R-Ky.).
Policy
Republicans Continue Ripping Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board
The board has been under scrutiny since its unveiling.
Cybersecurity
Transportation Proposes Near $1M Fine for Colonial Pipeline One Year After Hack
The firm has 30 days to respond with evidence contesting the agency’s allegation of safety violations.
Modernization
House Legislation Aims to Support U.S.-Made Circuit Boards
New bipartisan legislation falls in line with other bills aimed at promoting U.S. manufacturing of printed circuit boards and other critical electronic input materials.
Policy
Senate Dems seek funds for UI administration
Twenty Senate Democrats told top appropriators that a lack of funding over the years contributed to problems in unemployment insurance during the pandemic.
Policy
6 in 10 Americans Would Quit Current Job for Remote Position
Work-life balance is increasingly important for today’s post-pandemic workforce.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Likely to Get New Cybersecurity Guidance ‘In Coming Weeks’
New top-level guidance—and requirements—are coming for managing software security risk at federal agencies
Cybersecurity