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.
White House Launches AI Powered America.gov Platform
The White House has launched America.gov, a new AI powered platform using Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok to give Americans a single digital entry point for federal information and services, with capabilities such as passport renewal and Medicare enrollment planned for later this year, according to MeriTalk.
IRS Launches New Mobile App for Taxpayer Services
The IRS has launched a new mobile app that replaces IRS2Go and gives taxpayers secure access to services including refund status, payments, notices, tax records, transcripts and account balances as part of the agency’s digital first strategy, according to FedScoop.
FAA Backs Additional $30B for Air Traffic Control and Airport Modernization
The FAA and Transportation Department are backing legislation that would provide roughly $30 billion for air traffic control technology and airport modernization, including investments in automation, cloud and telecommunications infrastructure, and air traffic flow management systems, according to MeriTalk.
CMS Eyes AI and Modernized Claims Systems to Combat Fraud
CMS is exploring AI and machine learning to reduce improper payments while modernizing its Medicare claims system with real time fraud review capabilities, building on efforts that have already stopped nearly $2.5 billion in potentially fraudulent payments, according to NextGov.
USDA Plans to Bring Digital Agriculture Services to America.gov in 2027
USDA plans to integrate its “One Farmer, One File” initiative with America.gov in 2027, giving farmers a more streamlined way to access services and apply for programs without repeatedly submitting the same information across the agency, according to NextGov.
EPA CIO Carter Farmer Tapped as New Federal CIO
EPA Chief Information Officer Carter Farmer has been selected to serve as the next federal CIO, where he would become the government’s top IT official and help guide federal priorities around technology modernization, AI and cybersecurity, according to FedScoop.
