Search Results: keywords:"efficiency improvement"

  • H. R. 8751 — To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support State data infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:561

    H.R. 8751, titled the “Improving Government Data-Driven Decisions Act,” proposes the establishment of a grant program by the Secretary of Commerce to support State data infrastructure projects. The bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of State programs by...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give states money to help them improve how they use and keep their important information safe. They will get between $1,500,000 and $5,000,000 each, with all the money for everyone adding up to a big $41,000,000 every year for five years.

  • H. R. 1695 — An Act To improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:3,089

    The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act aims to enhance how U.S. government agencies manage their software resources. It requires each agency to carefully evaluate their software use, costs, and contracts to identify potential improvements....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants U.S. government agencies to be better at using and keeping track of their computer programs so they can save money and work more efficiently without spending extra funds.

  • H. R. 5509 — An Act To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:535

    H.R. 5509, the "Electronic Permitting Modernization Act," aims to improve the efficiency of the Department of the Interior by modernizing its permitting systems. It requires the Department to create electronic systems to handle and store all permit-related documents and...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 5509 wants to make it easier and faster for the Department of the Interior to handle paperwork by using computers and the internet, making sure to listen to different communities while keeping personal information safe.