Digital Government
House Lawmakers Accuse GSA of Breaching Ban on Implementing OPM Merger
Oversight panel leaders say newly uncovered emails confirm that the General Services Administration’s pending revocation of the Office of Personnel Management’s building operation authority is part of the plan to abolish the HR agency.
Modernization
Lawmaker Pushes CMS to Include Telehealth Services Through Telephone
Medicare recipients must use video-conferencing for remote visits with care providers.
Digital Government
House Dems Unveil Stimulus Plan Including Paid Childcare, Mandatory Telework and Bonus Pay for Feds
Measure comes with a $2.5 trillion price tag and includes provisions to rescind Trump's efforts to weaken federal employee unions.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees
Lawmakers continue to push for more telework options for federal employees.
Digital Government
Senator Pushes Pentagon for Personnel Guidance Amid Pandemic
Congress continues to seek answers from the executive branch regarding responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Digital Government
Senators Call on Agencies to Post Contingency Plans for Public
It’s the latest push by lawmakers on the executive branch to be more transparent in its COVID-19 response.
Modernization
Lawmaker Presses FCC to Expand Internet Access for Low-Income Communities
California Rep. Doris Matsui doesn’t want those who lose jobs during the coronavirus outbreak to lose internet connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Senators Propose Barring TikTok from Government Devices
Major government departments have already banned employees from downloading the popular app.
Digital Government
Agencies Get Guidance on the Ethics and Rigor Required for Evidence-Based Decision-Making
The second of four policy documents related to the Evidence Act focuses on standards and practices for evaluation officers.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee OKs Bill to Give CISA Subpoena Authority Over Internet Service Providers
Lawmakers are pushing to give the agency more power and resources despite the cuts requested in the president's budget.
Cybersecurity
Thune Bill Would Make Network Security an Official Objective of Trade Deals
Senators introduced the legislation in preparation for upcoming bilateral negotiations.
Cybersecurity
Justice, Senators Propose Initiatives to Combat Online Sex Exploitation
The department’s voluntary principles and new legislation leave encryption in question.
Digital Government
Senators Call on OPM to Ensure Feds and Contractors Are Protected as Coronavirus Spreads
The lawmakers pushed for expanding telework and preventing agencies from imposing disciplinary actions or pay cuts that could impede health precautions.
Digital Government
New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information
The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.
Digital Government
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Commission Will Recommend Creation of a Response and Recovery Fund
Resources should flow to the private sector in addition to state, local and tribal entities, according to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Cybersecurity
Nokia and Ericsson Defend Collaboration with Chinese Entities During Senator’s Inquiry
Senators want to help the companies compete against Huawei, but China touches everyone’s supply chain.
Modernization
GSA to Partner with GAO in Latest Centers of Excellence Partnership
The General Services Administration intends to help the Government Accountability Office stand up an innovation lab.
Policy
House Bill Wants to Curb Foreign Robocallers Targeting Americans
The legislation would create a task force to crack down on malicious calls that originate outside the U.S.
Cybersecurity