Digital Government
If the Government Shuts Down, Some of Its Websites, Databases and IT Do Too
OMB’s 2013 guidance requires IT systems related to excepted activity, including national security, stay functional.
Cybersecurity
Congressional Staffers to Get Cybersecurity Crash Course
The training is part of a public awareness campaign in President Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan.
Digital Government
House Oversight Chair—And IT Reform Ally—Won't Run for Reelection
Chaffetz was a thorn in the Obama administration’s side, using his oversight powers to review the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, and repeatedly probed Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Try to Roll Back Online Privacy Rollback and Offer Vets Coding Boot Camps
This week, legislators introduced plenty of bills to claw back privacy rights, require mobile government websites and support high-tech training for veterans and law enforcement officials.
Digital Government
'Cards Against Humanity' Creator Is Threatening to Expose Congress Members’ Browsing History
It's a bit harder than you'd think
Digital Government
GOP Lawmaker to FBI: Stop the Leaks in Russia Probe or Lose A Key Surveillance Tool
After top cop confirms investigating the Trump campaign, a House member threatens to hold investigatory powers hostage.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Get Ready For Russia, the Supreme Court Nominee and That Health Care Vote
The first public hearing for a congressional investigation into Russian involvement in the presidential election takes place this week.
Digital Government
Lawmaker Still Wants Feds to Stop Watching Porn at Work, Plus Other Bills to Watch
Rep. Mark Meadows introduced the Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act in the 113th and 114th sessions in response to a fed who reportedly watched two to six hours of it a day at work.
Digital Government
Silicon Valley’s Newest Congressman Wants Tech Giants like Apple to Move Jobs to the Midwest
“I care about my district, but we also have an obligation to the nation”
Digital Government
CIO Authority 'Still a Major Issue' Across Government
Neither of the CIOs called to testify before the House committee—Luke McCormack at the Homeland Security Department and Frontis Wiggins of the State Department—report to the top two positions within their agencies.
Emerging Tech
Could the Fear of Weaponizing Internet of Things Devices Lead to a New Agency?
Several agencies including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Security Administration already issue guidance over some aspects of the internet of things.
Cybersecurity
Election Systems Are Vulnerable But Not How You Think
Undermining citizens’ confidence in the election outcome has been a side effect of conspiracy theorists, campaigns and recent headlines, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp told lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Congress Now Has a Caucus Dedicated to Bitcoin and Blockchain
The role of the caucus is to get other legislators up to speed on a subject in the hopes of formulating future laws that affect that niche.
Digital Government
Video: How Will Congress Fund the Modernizing Government Technology Act?
And more on the week's government IT news.
Digital Government
OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
Digital Government
Video: What You Need to Know About the Latest IT Modernization Act
How will it work without direct funding?
Ideas
12 Washington Leaders the Tech Community Needs
The tech community would be wise to focus on—and support accordingly—current and potential members of the House and Senate who have made a huge difference for the industry and U.S. innovation.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Demand Action on VA Overhaul Without Laying Out Clear Path Forward
Some of the changes would take years to implement.
Emerging Tech
What VR Proponents Think Congress Needs To Know
A group of virtual reality companies convened at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday to demo their technology.
Digital Government