Time is running out on the TMF, and lawmakers must act fast to pass a bill that would reauthorize it for seven years.

The administration proposes that agencies “sweep” unused money to send to the TMF instead of calling on Congress for annual appropriations.

Connolly was a contributor to key federal tech legislation during his nearly two-decade career on Capitol Hill, including FITARA and the law that produced the Technology Modernization…

A “strategic” change to prioritize full repayment of “high-impact” modernization projects is part of a GSA push to break down federal IT siloes and embrace shared services.

While lawmakers and panelists agreed IT modernization should be bipartisan, DOGE loomed over the discussion.

The legislation from Reps. Connolly and Mace passed the House last year but didn’t make it out of the Senate.

Jessie Posilkin will step in as acting TMF director, a role she’s held before.

At CyberTalks, Federal CIO Clare Martorana appealed to industry to take an active role urging Congress to fund the TMF.

Investments totaling $50.2 million will allow both agencies to pursue digital initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience and employee workflow.

In a Q&A with FedScoop, Larry Bafundo called on lawmakers to fund the investment vehicle and spoke to post-American Rescue Plan priorities.