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. 

Senators Say Better Investment, Global Cooperation Can Win the AI Race

The United States can play and win the technology long game, but only if Washington backs its ambitions with widespread innovation, clearer rules, and stronger alliances, according to Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash, as highlighted by MeriTalk.

OMB Rescinds Biden-Era Software Security Requirements

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formally rescinded two Biden-era memoranda that required federal agencies to obtain software security attestations from software producers before deploying their products, according to MeriTalk.

Republican Lawmakers Look to AI for Agency Rules Review

Agencies could begin identifying redundant and outdated rules with the help of AI under legislation introduced in the House by Republican Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, according to FedScoop.

DOT Reorganizes FAA to Support Modernization, Other Goals 

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford unveiled plans to reorganize the FAA in an attempt to remove silos, support modernization goals and streamline operations, according to FedScoop.

VA to Invest $4.8B to Modernize Health Care Facilities, EHR Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2026 to modernize and improve health care facilities, including a $1 billion investment for the maintenance and modernization of electronic health record (EHR) systems, according to MeriTalk.

NASA Has a New Acting AI and Data Chief 

Kevin Murphy has taken over as the new chief AI officer at NASA after its inaugural CAIO, David Salvagnini, departed the role, according to FedScoop.