United States 116th Congress Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 2336 — Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019

Last action — Held at the desk.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill aims to improve management of IT projects at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enhance the review process for IT projects and submit annual budget reports. It also mandates a detailed plan for large IT expenditures.

Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings; submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments; include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials; comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget; submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA; assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service; create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services; ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities; develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that the bill S. 2336 was passed by the Senate and has completed the legislative process in that chamber as of July 30, 2020. It also reflects the removal of prior legislative identifiers and details, such as the committee referral and the dates specific to the bill's introduction and reporting. This change matters because it marks the transition of the bill from the introduction and committee review stage to being passed by the Senate.

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2336 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
2336 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
423 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2336 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
2336 To improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2019 Mr.
Tester (for himself and Mrs.
Blackburn) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs February 13, 2020 Reported by Mr.
Moran, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Calendar No.
Passed the Senate July 30, 2020.
423 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Attest:
2336 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Secretary.
_______________________________________________________________________ February 13, 2020 Reported without amendment
116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2336 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4648-4650; text: CR S4648-4650)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Received in the House.

  11. Held at the desk.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2336 do?
Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act of 2019 This bill revises several policies and procedures related to the management of information technology projects and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Among other requirements, the bill requires the VA to update the review process for information technology projects to ensure active risks are factored into the Information Technology Dashboard Chief Information Officer ratings; submit a plan for expenditures relating to large information technology projects and investments; include a specific accounting of funds requested for VA information technology programs in budget justification materials; comply with applicable requirements of the Data Center Optimization Initiative of the Office of Management and Budget; submit a comprehensive, prioritized list of information technology projects being funded by the VA; assess information technology investments to determine the suitability of the investments for migration to a cloud computing service; create a mechanism to track savings and cost avoidances from migration to cloud computing services and deployment of such services; ensure that information technology management policies address the role of the Chief Information Officer with respect to key responsibilities; develop a continuous monitoring strategy to address organization metrics, frequency of monitoring metrics, ongoing status monitoring of metrics, and reporting of security status; and revise Office of Information and Technology processes relating to risk management. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to review the VA's updated processes related to the review of information technology projects and risk management.
Who sponsors S 2336?
S 2336 is sponsored by Tester, Jon (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), and Sinema, Kyrsten (Independent).
What is the current status of S 2336?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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