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Search Results: keywords:"information and communications technology"

S. 1362 — To require the Department of Defense to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,250
S. 1362, titled the “Securing America’s Federal Equipment Supply Chains Act” or “SAFE Supply Chains Act,” seeks to ensure that the Department of Defense uses information and communications technology products obtained from either original equipment manufacturers or authorized...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the U.S. Department of Defense buys tech stuff, like computers and phones, only from the original makers or trusted sellers to keep things safe. If there’s a special reason, they can make exceptions, but they have to explain why to the government every year.
S. 4766 — To strengthen requirements for the use of accessible information and communications technology by Federal departments and agencies.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,335
S. 4766, introduced in the Senate, aims to update and strengthen the requirements for Federal departments and agencies in using accessible information and communications technology. Known as the "Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024," the bill proposes changes to existing technology standards to...
Simple Explanation
The Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure government technology is accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities, by involving them in tech design, keeping agencies accountable, and providing a special fund to make these improvements happen.
S. 4651 — To require agencies to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,191
S. 4651, titled the "Securing America’s Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act" or the "SAFE Supply Chains Act," requires U.S. government agencies to buy information and communications technology products directly from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers. The bill aims to...
Simple Explanation
The bill says U.S. government agencies must buy computers and tech gadgets from the people who make them or their trusted sellers to keep them safe. Sometimes, they can make exceptions if it's for something very important or special.
S. 4651 — To require agencies to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,466
S. 4651, known as the “Securing America’s Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act” or the “SAFE Supply Chains Act,” is a bill aimed at ensuring that U.S. federal agencies only use information and communications technology (ICT) products purchased from original equipment...
Simple Explanation
S. 4651 wants to make sure that when the government buys things like computers and phones, they get them from the people who actually make them or from stores that are allowed to sell them. This is to keep everything safe and secure, but they have to get permission if they need to buy from somewhere else for really important reasons.
S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,778
S. 4066 aims to enhance the U.S. federal government's process for purchasing technology. It requires training for federal employees involved in technology procurement to use modern methods and technology knowledge effectively. The bill also seeks to simplify contracting...
Simple Explanation
S. 4066 is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy new computers and technology, so they want the people in charge to learn more about new gadgets and help small businesses join in too.

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