Senate Bill 2210
115th Congress(2017-2018)
FCC CIO Parity Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2210
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
FCC CIO Parity Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that its Chief Information Officer has a significant role in: (1) the decision-making process for annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, execution decisions, and reports related to information technology; (2) the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology; and (3) the hiring of personnel with information technology responsibilities.
The Chief Information Officer must consult with the FCC Chief Financial Officer and budget officials to specify and approve the allocation of amounts appropriated to the FCC for information technology.
December 7, 2017
12/07/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12/07/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:08 PM