(Washington D.C.)- A new legislation introduced by Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana has passed the house.
On November 17th by a vote of 414-2 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Veterans Affairs information Technology Reform Act.
Representative Rosendale said, “Congress is shoveling roughly $9 billion a year into VA information technology with disappointing results and very little useful information about how it is being spent. This needed reform will allow Congress to provide the oversight our nation’s heroes deserve.”
The Act would prevent the VA from initiating major IT projects before submitting cost estimates, schedules, and performance goals to Congress. It would also ensure Congress is provided with the same information the VA already submits to the Office of Management and Budget.
The legislation will now go to the Senate for approval.
