H R 4061 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 4061

 

Title : To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
11/2/2005--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has the authority and control necessary for the development, approval, implementation, integration, and oversight of policies, procedures, processes, activities, and systems relating to the management of Department information technology. Requires the: (1) Secretary to develop, implement, and maintain a process for the selection and oversight of information technology for the Department, including a strategic plan that includes performance measurements and an integrated enterprise architecture; and (2) CIO to review and update on an ongoing basis the plan and architecture. Directs the CIO to select the CIOs for each of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration, who will implement the plan and architecture within their departments. Requires the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans' committees interim and annual progress reports on the implementation of this Act, with a final report due no later than January 1, 2008.

Votes

Title : To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
5602005-11-02On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Mangement Improvement ActP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 4061
 
Bill Number : H R 4061
Title : To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] (introduced 10/17/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 10/27/2005

    Rep Bilirakis, Michael [FL-9] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Bradley, Jeb [NH-1] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Evans, Lane [IL-17] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Everett, Terry [AL-2] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Herseth, Stephanie [SD] - 10/18/2005

    Rep Hooley, Darlene [OR-5] - 10/27/2005

    Rep Michaud, Michael H. [ME-2] - 10/27/2005

    Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Strickland, Ted [OH-6] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] - 10/17/2005

    Rep Udall, Tom [NM-3] - 10/17/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 4061
Title : To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
10/17/2005:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2100)
 
10/17/2005:Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 
10/20/2005:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
10/20/2005:Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
 
10/27/2005 4:37pm:Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 109-256.
 
10/27/2005 4:37pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140. 1
 
1/2/2005 3:08pm:Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 1
 
1/2/2005 3:08pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9484-9487) 1
 
1/2/2005 3:09pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4061. 1
 
1/2/2005 3:33pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1
 
1/2/2005 8:06pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9497-9498) 1
 
1/2/2005 8:15pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H9484-9485) 1
 
1/2/2005 8:15pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1
 
1/4/2005:Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.