Search Results: keywords:"custom-developed code"

  • H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:2,461

    The SHARE IT Act (H.R. 9566) requires federal agencies to share source code, which is software developed by or for the government, across all agencies to promote reuse and sharing. Each agency must make this code public or private through a controlled repository and ensure...

    Simple Explanation

    The SHARE IT Act wants all government agencies to share their computer programs (called source code) with each other so they can use them too. They can choose to keep some secret for safety reasons, but they have to tell Congress if they're doing a good job sharing.

  • H. R. 9566 — To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,551

    H. R. 9566, known as the "Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act" or the "SHARE IT Act," aims to improve software collaboration across federal agencies by mandating governmentwide sharing of source codes that are custom-developed for governmental...

    Simple Explanation

    The "SHARE IT Act" wants all government departments to share special computer instructions they make, but they must do this carefully without getting extra money to help, which might be tough to manage.

  • H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:2,464

    H.R. 9566, also known as the "Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act" or the "SHARE IT Act," aims to promote governmentwide sharing of source code. It mandates that federal agencies must make their custom-developed software code available in...

    Simple Explanation

    The "SHARE IT Act" is a new rule that says government workers should share the computer code they create, a bit like sharing toys at school, so other workers can use it too. Some secret codes stay hidden to keep us safe, and the rule doesn’t need extra money to start.