Cybersecurity
Congressional Commission Probes HHS Capability to Address Health Sector Ransomware Attacks
The oversight group wants more detailed information on the HHS’ cyberdefenses as digital networks for critical infrastructure remain a target for malicious actors.
Cybersecurity
Misinformation ‘Harms Nearly Every Element of Election Administration,’ Committee Report Finds
State election officials said that they “need help at the federal level” to counter the threat.
Digital Government
A Former Watchdog Has Ideas on Dealing With Poorly Performing Inspectors General
The former acting Pentagon inspector general asks, “Who is watching the watchdogs?”
Policy
Banks' Ability to Conduct Cryptocurrency Transactions Comes Under Senators' Fire
Letters issued by the Department of Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency allow banks to engage in digital currency transactions that are considered financially sound.
Cybersecurity
Log4j Vulnerability Prompts Lawmakers to Examine Agency Cyber Measures
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders asked several federal agencies about mitigation efforts, following a previous CISA emergency directive about the vulnerability.
Modernization
The CHIPS and Science Act Became Law, Now What?
Signing the CHIPS and Science Act was just the start for enhancing U.S. economic strength and national security.
Policy
FEC to Vote on Google’s Plan to Keep Campaign Emails Out of Spam
Google’s proposal to allow emails from authorized candidates and committees to be exempt from the company’s spam filters has received pushback from Democrats, Republicans and the general public.
Digital Government
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Use Grants to Increase Drone Usage For Infrastructure Assessment
The legislation would authorize grants to use American drones for infrastructure assessment and maintenance as well as for workforce training and education.
Emerging Tech
White House-cited Standard Would Bolster National Electronics Security
Protecting the supply chain is about more than ensuring semiconductor inventories, some argue.
Ideas
The Climate Bill Could Short-circuit EV Tax Credits, Making Qualifying for Them Nearly Impossible
The Senate's major climate bill could have unintended consequences.
Cybersecurity
Finance Sector Deals Latest Blow to Cyber Solarium Construct Teetering in NDAA
Congress will return from the August recess faced once again with the challenge of building cybersecurity policy for private providers of critical infrastructure faster than industry can tear it down.
Digital Government
A New Bill Seeks to Prevent the Secret Service from Withholding Records from its Watchdog
“While I share the concerns of my colleagues about the actions of the current inspector general, it is also clear the Secret Service tried to impede the inspector general’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6,” said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
Policy
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Crypto
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Unlock Cybersecurity Funding for Small Businesses
Sen. Maggie Hassan’s proposed law would help set up funds to protect smaller organizations from malware.
Digital Government
Accurate U.S. Crime Data Demands More State Participation
FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed federal data reporting from state and local jurisdictions, and how advanced technologies stand to help.
Modernization
Senate Committee Approves AGILE Procurement Act for IT and Communications Tech
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the AGILE Act of 2022 in an effort to help improve the federal government’s IT procurement process.
Emerging Tech
NASA Authorization Act Aims to Strengthen U.S. Space Exploration
The NASA Authorization Act was passed as part of the CHIPS Act and is the first authorization bill for NASA in five years.
Ideas
China Has a New Global Development Initiative, But Who Will Actually Benefit From It?
China has another plan to enhance its global political and economic power.
Digital Government
Government Authority to Counter Drones Gets Expansion Under New Legislation
The Senate bill would extend the DHS and DOJ’s drone-countering abilities that are set to expire in October, while also implementing some of the Biden administration’s recommendations for mitigating risks posed by potentially malicious drones.
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