Search Results: keywords:"cloud computing"

  • S. 2871 — To advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,553

    S. 2871, titled the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023," seeks to boost innovation within the federal government by promoting the use of multi-cloud computing technologies. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to evaluate...

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    The Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023 is a plan to help the U.S. government use different types of cloud computing at the same time to be better and smarter, but it doesn't come with any extra money to make this happen.

  • S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,201

    The FIT Procurement Act aims to enhance the process of Federal technology procurement by improving the skills of the acquisition workforce and streamlining procurement methods. It mandates the inclusion of experiential learning in training programs and emphasizes the need for...

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    The FIT Procurement Act is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy technology by giving workers more training and making rules simpler. It also tries to help more companies have a chance to get contracts, but some worry it might make it harder to keep track of money and fairness.

  • S. 5436 — To provide for certain requirements relating to cloud, data infrastructure, and foundation model procurement.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,224

    S. 5436, introduced by Ms. Warren and Mr. Schmitt, is a bill that aims to ensure fair competition and security in the procurement of cloud, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions by the Department of Defense. It sets requirements for competitive...

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    S. 5436 is a bill that makes sure the government buys cloud and AI tools fairly and safely. It says that the Department of Defense has to pick from different companies to keep everything fair and must keep data safe from being used wrongly.