Digital Government
What a Divided Government Could Mean for Tech Policy
Here’s what a split Congress might mean for tech, cybersecurity and governance.
Cybersecurity
NDAA Negotiations Will Determine Success of Several Cyber Solarium Goals
Influence from major industry threatens once again to thwart lawmakers’ attempts to realize their policymaking goals through the annual defense authorization bill.
Digital Government
Two Democrats Have Spelled Out Exactly How They Want Agencies to Improve Services
A pair of House lawmakers wants agencies to allow Americans to spend less time on the phone and filling out paperwork when dealing with government.
Digital Government
Poll: Federal Employees Slightly Prefer Democrats in Upcoming Midterms
President Biden's approval rating is slightly underwater among civil servants.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose to Address Space Tech in the FY 2023 NDAA
Proposed amendments to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act spending legislation aim to address issues of space debris, technology and critical infrastructure.
Digital Government
Senators Applaud Intelligence Leader’s Commitment to Declassification Reform
The senators are trying to focus more resources on artificial intelligence and access-control technologies for agencies to appropriately categorize documents in the digital age.
Policy
Lawmakers Question Revolving Door Between Government and Crypto Industry
A group of Democratic lawmakers issued letters to several financial regulatory agencies in a bid to examine the growing trend of former public servants working for digital asset companies.
Cybersecurity
NDAA Amendment Would Establish Veteran-Focused Cyber Training Program
A provision included in House and Senate legislation authorizing Defense Department spending for fiscal year 2023 would allow veterans and military spouses to receive cyber training “at no cost.”
Artificial Intelligence
A Look Into Proposed Tech Amendments for the 2023 NDAA
Hot topics proposed as add-ons to the Defense budget bill included expanded artificial intelligence investment and supply chain independence.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Question How Public Access to Federal Research Will be Achieved
House Science Committee leaders expressed concern about a lack of detailed guidance in the White House’s August memo that directs federal agencies to make their taxpayer-funded research publicly accessible by the end of 2025.
Cybersecurity
Labor Group Highlights Conflict of Interest Issues in Cyber Workforce Legislation
The federal workers union wrote to senators opposing an amendment to the NDAA that would establish a civilian reserve at CISA.
Digital Government
VA Extends Delay of EHR Rollout Until June 2023 to Address ‘Outstanding Issues’
The Department of Veterans Affairs said additional time is needed to streamline deployment of its new electronic health record system to “make sure it is functioning optimally for veterans.”
Cybersecurity
Senators’ Plan to Secure Open Source Software Involves Agencies Using More of It
The discovery of exploitable weaknesses in Log4j is resurfacing a 6-year-old push to save taxpayers money by calling on agencies to embrace open-source code.
Digital Government
House Delays Shutdown Threat by 10 Weeks After Approving Stopgap Spending Bill
The measure now heads to Biden's desk, who is expected to sign it before midnight deadline.
Emerging Tech
US Must Proactively Participate in International AI Standards-Setting, Officials Warn
Maintaining the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence hinges on contributions to international technology standards, as experts advocate diversity in feedback.
Policy
FCC’s Proposed Change to Orbital Debris Rule Draws Lawmaker Worry
The leaders noted that coordination in this area is important, and the agency’s change could cause confusion.
Cybersecurity
Senate Legislation to Secure Open Source Software Relies on Transparency Initiative
Success would depend to a significant degree on whether agencies require vendors of information and communications technology to provide a software bill of materials with their products and services.
Modernization
Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Safeguard Open Source Software
The Securing Open Source Software Act would task the Office of Management and Budget with issuing guidance around the secure usage of open source software and give new oversight responsibilities to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms New White House Science and Tech Advisor in Historic Vote
Dr. Arati Prabhakar is the first woman, immigrant or person of color to serve as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Cybersecurity