Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB9247

Introduced
8/2/24  

Caption

BIS IT Modernization Act Bureau of Industry and Security Information Technology Modernization Act

Impact

If enacted, HB9247 would establish a framework for the modernization of BIS's technological infrastructure by mandating ongoing updates through fiscal year 2029. It includes an authorization of appropriations amounting to $25 million annually from 2025 to 2028 for implementation purposes. The bill emphasizes the need for seamless data sharing with stakeholders, which would potentially enhance collaboration between various federal agencies and international partners, thus bolstering national security and compliance with export controls.

Summary

House Bill 9247, officially titled the Bureau of Industry and Security Information Technology Modernization Act (BIS IT Modernization Act), aims to modernize the information technology systems and applications used by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce. The bill proposes significant upgrades to ensure that BIS can effectively utilize advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, facilitating better export control processes and improving assessments of global industrial relationships. By adopting cutting-edge data fusion and analytics capabilities, the bureau aims to enhance its ability to track military end users and prevent illegal trade practices involving sensitive technologies.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding the bill might include concerns over budget expenditures and the implications of increased federal oversight on export controls. While supporters may argue that modernization is essential to maintain national security and streamline export processes, opponents could raise issues about the adequacy of funding and how effectively these systems will be implemented without excessive bureaucracy. Moreover, there could be discussions regarding privacy and data security as modernized systems increase the scale of data collected and shared.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB4552

Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2024

US HB7655

Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024

US HB5840

Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

US HB9490

GPO Modernization Act of 2024

US HB7248

FDA Modernization Act 3.0

US HB8412

Clinical Trial Modernization Act

US HB2515

American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025

US HB9024

Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act

US HB8026

CDBG Modernization Act of 2024

US SB3959

Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024

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