White House Aims to Ensure Transparency, Proper Oversight of Infrastructure Funds
The White House intends to ensure accountability, efficiency, and transparency, as federal agencies implement the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117–58).
Infrastructure Week Materializes as $1.2 trillion Bill Narrowly Passes the House
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was narrowly passed by the House on November 5, 2021, after months of negotiation. In the end, thirteen Republicans voted for the bill and six Democrats voted against it.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Advances Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Bills
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a business meeting last week to advance several legislative items collectively intended to bolster cybersecurity in the U.S. and promote supply chain modernization.
Senate Majority Leader Plans Preliminary Vote on Infrastructure Package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) plans to hold a preliminary vote on the $579 billion bipartisan infrastructure framework and move forward on a separate $3.5 trillion tax and spending proposal as soon as Wednesday of this week.
Lawmakers Aim to Improve Technology Security with Supply Chain Training
Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) have introduced legislation aimed at protecting against cyber threats and supply chain vulnerabilities through standardized training programs. The Supply Chain Security Training Act would create a standard training program for federal employees responsible for purchasing services and equipment.