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Introduced
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
In Committee
05/19/2017
05/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
FCC CIO Parity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that its Chief Information Officer has a significant role in: (1) the decision-making process for annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, execution decisions, and reports related to information technology; (2) the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology; and (3) the hiring of personnel with information technology responsibilities. The Chief Information Officer must consult with the FCC Chief Financial Officer and budget officials to specify and approve the allocation of amounts appropriated to the FCC for information technology.
AI Summary
This bill, the FCC CIO Parity Act, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that its Chief Information Officer (CIO) has a significant role in the decision-making process for annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions related to information technology. The CIO must also have a significant role in the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology, as well as in the hiring of personnel with information technology responsibilities. Additionally, the CIO must consult with the FCC Chief Financial Officer and budget officials to specify and approve the allocation of funds appropriated to the FCC for information technology.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 05/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2546/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2546/BILLS-115hr2546ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2546/BILLS-115hr2546ih.pdf.pdf |
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