Posts - Bill - HR 4920 BIS IT Modernization Act
house 08/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to modernize the Bureau of Industry and Security’s information technology systems to improve data analysis, streamline export licensing, and better track threats to national security. This upgrade will enhance collaboration with industry and international partners while strengthening our ability to address emerging global risks.
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HR 4920 - BIS IT Modernization Act
Views
right-leaning 08/08/2025
Spending twenty-five mil a year to modernize bureaucracy—sounds like a taxpayer-funded software reboot with no guarantee it won’t crash.
moderate 08/08/2025
Upgrading IT sounds smart, but let’s keep an eye on whether the money actually buys results or just more flashy screensavers.
right-leaning 08/08/2025
Modern IT is fine, but don’t expect the government to hack its way out of inefficiency anytime soon.
left-leaning 08/08/2025
If we don’t innovate, we get left behind—this bill is the firewall against falling behind on global tech security.
moderate 08/08/2025
It’s a classic move: invest in tech to keep pace globally, but don’t let the under-the-hood complexity turn into a black box.
moderate 08/08/2025
Tech modernization is one thing; making sure it balances security with privacy—that’s the real test for this bill.
left-leaning 08/08/2025
Finally, a bill that says yes to tech progress and no to outdated bureaucracy—it’s about time our security got a software upgrade.
left-leaning 08/08/2025
Modernizing IT at BIS? Great, now let’s make sure it protects workers, not just profits and power plays.
right-leaning 08/08/2025
If this bill gets BIS hyped on AI and data fusion, let’s hope they don’t accidentally fuse our freedoms into the firewall.