Technology Assessment

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US Congress 117th Congress

Improving Digital Identity Act of 2022 [S.4528] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ]
A bill to establish a Government-wide approach to improving digital identity, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 117-238. on 12/12/2022

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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022 [HB-8285] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Science ] [Manufacturing ] [Economic Development ]
To support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Dingell Introduced In House on 07/05/2022

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Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act [HB-8056] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Cybersecurity ] [Law Enforcement ]
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess technology needs along the maritime border and develop a strategy for bridging such gaps, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security. on 06/15/2022

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SVAC Act of 2022 Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 [HB-7299] [Cybersecurity ] [Veterans ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ]
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to obtain an independent cybersecurity assessment of information systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Became Public Law No: 117-302. on 12/27/2022

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Votes for: 3 Votes against: 1

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022 [S.3904] [Cybersecurity ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 10/14/2022 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. With Written Report No. 117-177. on 10/18/2022

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Votes for: 1 Votes against: 1

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PREVENT Pandemics Act Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act [S.3799] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ]
A bill to prepare for, and respond to, existing viruses, emerging new threats, and pandemics.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 03/15/2022

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Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2022 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022 [S.3600] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to improve the cybersecurity of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/02/2022

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 [S.3580] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Consumer Protection ]
A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to prohibited acts by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Became Public Law No: 117-146. (txt | Pdf) on 06/16/2022

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Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022 [S.3543] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Science ]
A bill to support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 07/28/2022

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Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022 [HB-6497] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Data Privacy ]
To modernize Federal information security management and improve Federal cybersecurity to combat persisting and emerging threats, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 02/02/2022

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To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a framework relating to risks to the defense supply chain, and for other purposes. [HB-6169] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Manufacturing ] [Military ]
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a framework relating to risks to the defense supply chain, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Introduced In House on 12/07/2021

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DETOUR Act Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act [S.3330] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Cybersecurity ]
A bill to prohibit the use of exploitative and deceptive practices by large online operators and to promote consumer welfare in the use of behavioral research by such providers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/07/2021

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Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act DETOUR Act [HB-6083] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
To prohibit the use of exploitative and deceptive practices by large online operators and to promote consumer welfare in the use of behavioral research by such providers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Rochester Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 12/01/2021

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Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021 [S.3099] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to establish the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program within the General Services Administration, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 117-115. on 05/24/2022

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Next Generation Telecommunications Act [S.3014] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to establish the Next Generation Telecommunications Council, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Cantwell With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/07/2022

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Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021 [S.2904] [Defense ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [National Security ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and digital readiness into Department of Defense platforms, processes, and operations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 09/30/2021

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Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021 [S.2902] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Data Privacy ]
A bill to modernize Federal information security management, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 117-274. on 12/19/2022

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Preventing Loss of Aircrews and Necessary Equipment Act PLANE Act National Security Climate Resilience Act Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 [S.2792] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Climate Change ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ]
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Reed. With Written Report No. 117-39. on 09/22/2021

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Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act ITS Codification Act [HB-4990] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ] [Science ]
To codify the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom O'Halleran Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/28/2022

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 [S.2610] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ] [Budget and Spending ] [Retirement ]
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner By Senator Warner From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 117-37. Additional Views Filed. on 08/10/2021

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