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.
Congress Tees Up Spending Package to Extend TMF Authorization Through September
A new congressional spending bill could offer a lifeline to reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund, which expired last month and froze nearly $200 million in unused funds, according to FedScoop.
OMB Signals Imminent Cyber Policy Updates, Compliance Relief
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is preparing to release new federal cybersecurity and IT policy updates that could significantly reshape how agencies defend networks and comply with security requirements, according to MeriTalk.
VA Clinicians Drive Federal EHR Fix for Military Environmental Exposure Assessments
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has redesigned a key clinical assessment form in its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) after front-line clinicians flagged inefficiencies that slowed care and increased the risk of documentation errors, according to MeriTalk.
TSA Intends to Revise Biometric Data Collection
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to revise its biometric data collection and storage practices, according to a notice posted last week in the Federal Register, as highlighted by FedScoop.
GSA’s Star Mark Logo Gets a Makeover for Nation’s 250th
The General Services Administration’s Star Mark — among the most highly visible branding across the federal government — is getting a special addition for 2026 to honor and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, according to NextGov.
Katie Arrington Departs DoD to Rejoin Private Sector
Katie Arrington, one of the original CMMC advocates, has gone back to the private sector and will join IonQ as its chief information officer, according to NextGov.
Michael Lynch Becomes GSA Deputy Administrator Again
The General Services Administration recently announced that it is naming Michael Lynch to serve as deputy administrator of the agency, elevating an official who previously held the role in a delegated capacity, according to NextGov.
