Summary
H.R. 5527, the Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act, updates and extends the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), a federal program designed to help government agencies replace outdated computer systems. The bill requires officials to identify the ten most high-risk "legacy" IT systems across the government and prioritizes funding for projects that improve cybersecurity, protect taxpayer privacy, and enhance the delivery of public services. For citizens, this legislation aims to make federal websites and digital services more reliable and secure while ensuring that agencies are held accountable for repaying the funds they use to upgrade their technology.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 19, 2025
Congress
118th Congress
Introduced
Sep 18, 2023
