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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 05: U.S. Rep.-elect Matt Rosendale (R-MT) delivers remarks in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images).

Matt Rosendale to lead House VA tech modernization subcommittee

Th lawmaker will lead congressional scrutiny of the agency’s technology systems.

6 days ago By John Hewitt Jones

A United Airlines plane departs the Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on January 11 2023. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

FAA revokes access to systems for personnel involved in deletion of NOTAM system files

An agency spokesperson confirms it has suspended access to buildings and systems for certain staff working for federal contractor Spatial Front.

Jan 26, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones Nihal Krishan

A bicyclist rides past the US Capitol at dusk as the House meets to vote on a rules package for the 118th Congress, in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

House lawmakers introduce bill to create National Digital Reserve Corps

The program would allow reservists to work for federal government agencies for 30 days each calendar year then return to their jobs.

Jan 11, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: The Capitol dome is seen early Wednesday morning before Amb. William Taylor And Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State George Kent testify at the first public impeachment hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill November 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

Trade group calls for omnibus spending bill to include $100M for Technology Modernization Fund

The Alliance for Digital Innovation (ADI) in a missive called for lawmakers to adopt language that would provide $100 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.

Dec 12, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Software supply chain amendment omitted from NDAA text

The now-excised section 6722 was earlier criticized by industry as “vague” and “internally inconsistent.”

Dec 7, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

The facade of the GAO building in downtown Washington, D.C. (Cory Doctorow/Flickr)

GAO reports 12% drop in protests filed during 2022 fiscal year

The office received a total of 1,658 cases, down from 1,897 filed during the prior year.

Nov 1, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Watchdog calls for further formalization of agency CIO responsibilities

GAO recommends that Congress consolidate responsibilities designated in law that agency IT leaders have inherited through the creation of the CIO role.

Sep 16, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones