H.R. 2985 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Apr 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryUpdates federal technology modernization funding program
The federal government has a fund that helps agencies modernize outdated computer systems and improve cybersecurity. This bill extends that fund through 2032 and makes several changes to how it works. It requires officials to track the oldest, riskiest computer systems across government and report them to Congress, makes it easier for agencies to get funding for technology projects that improve their services, and sets clearer rules for how agencies must repay the money they borrow from the fund.
How it affects you
If you use federal services online or interact with government agencies, this could mean those services work better and are more secure over time. The bill doesn't directly change anything you'd notice immediately, but it's designed to help ensure that the government's aging computer systems get updated so they're less vulnerable to problems and can serve the public more smoothly.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 24, 2025)
Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
This bill reauthorizes through 2032 and revises the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). (The TMF is a revolving fund administered by the General Services Administration to improve information technology and enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.)
Changes to the TMF include
• requiring the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer to annually submit to Congress (1) a list of the 10 legacy information technology (IT) systems that present the greatest security, privacy, and operational risks to the federal government; and (2) each federal agency's list of high-risk legacy IT systems;
• authorizing TMF funding for IT projects that improve the ability of the agency to perform its mission and deliver services to the public;
• additional requirements for agencies that receive funds to reimburse the TMF (for example, funds used for services or work in direct support of a project must be fully reimbursed); and
• revising the criteria by which agency proposals for TMF funding are evaluated to include the (1) impact of modernizing, retiring, or replacing legacy IT systems; and (2) ability of an agency to repay funds provided.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2985
A BILL
Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) · Introduced Apr 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 4, 2026: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.”