House Bill 3093
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CODER Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3093
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Creating Opportunities through Defense Engineering Requirements Act of 2019 or the CODER Act of 2019
This bill modifies processes for the acquisition of software for the Department of Defense (DOD). It requires DOD to establish guidance for the use of pathways for the rapid acquisition of software applications and upgrades that are intended to be fielded within one year:
- An applications pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications to be used with commercially available hardware.
- An upgrades pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of software upgrades for hardware systems solely used by DOD.
The bill requires DOD to establish software development and acquisition training and management programs enabling software personnel to earn a certification in software development and acquisition.
June 4, 2019
06/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
06/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:27 AM