"It’s time our government agencies adopt the innovative technologies of the 21st Century," Rep. Ro Khanna, who introduced the legislation, said in a statement.

Companion legislation in the Senate was introduced in June by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio.

An innovative public-private partnership contracting model has not only proven to improve digital services to citizens but leads to lower costs as well.

The bill corresponds with one introduced to the House in May.

The U.S. Digital Service's new certification track is designed to exclusively train digital acquisition specialists in technology procurement methods.

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act would give agencies two years to ensure that there is a digital option for every in-person government service.