Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
House Advances FY2026 Spending Bill, Cuts IT Modernization Funds
The House Appropriations Committee has approved the fiscal year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act in a 35-28 vote, advancing a measure that reshapes funding priorities for federal technology and cybersecurity, according to ExecutiveGov.
Sen. Cruz Unveils First AI Bill in 5-Pillar Framework
Last week, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the first bill of several yet to come that he says will provide a “light-touch” regulatory approach to safe AI development and deployment by reducing the regulatory burden placed on AI developers, according to MeriTalk.
Government Pacing Toward Increased IT Contract Spending Despite DOGE Cuts
Despite a change in presidential administrations and a host of new initiatives under President Donald Trump, including DOGE, the federal government appears to be on track to spend a record amount on IT contracts in fiscal 2025, according to NextGov.
GSA Launches FAS Office of Centralized Acquisition Services
The General Services Administration has established the Office of Centralized Acquisition Services, which that will serve as a central hub supporting a variety of federal agencies’ acquisition efforts for nearly $500 billion worth of goods and services each year, according to NextGov.
HHS Rolls Out ChatGPT Across the Department
The Department of Health and Human Services has made ChatGPT available to all of its employees effective immediately, and follows President Trump’s AI Action Plan, according to FedScoop.
Acting Federal Cyber Chief Outlines His Three Priorities for The Next Year
Last week, the U.S. government’s acting chief information security officer outlined his three priorities for federal cyber officials over the next year at a cybersecurity event, emphasizing the need for collaboration across the government, according to FedScoop.
