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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 8278· 119th Congress

Federal Agencies Get Tech Upgrade Mandate

Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act

Sponsor
Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)
Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026
Passage
72%
Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Jun 24, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Eight federal financial agencies must assess their current technology systems and supervisory capabilities within a defined timeframe.
  • Agencies must review and streamline their procurement rules for buying or building new tech systems.
  • Every five years, agencies report to Congress on their tech use, upgrades, workforce, and data-sharing practices.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Consumers and businesses affected by financial regulation may see faster, more accurate oversight if agencies modernize.
  • Banks and financial firms could face more real-time supervision once agencies upgrade to newer technology platforms.
  • Taxpayers benefit if streamlined procurement cuts waste in federal tech spending across finance regulators.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill passed committee with unanimous support (52-0) and is on the House calendar for floor debate—passage likely.
  • If passed, agencies have unspecified timeframe to begin assessments; first reports due five years after implementation.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House member to ask where this stands in floor voting schedule.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 24, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 617.
  • Jun 24, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-711.
  • Jun 24, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-711.
  • May 13, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
  • May 13, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Apr 14, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Apr 14, 2026Introduced in House
  • Apr 14, 2026Introduced in House