House Passes H.R. 7524 – the GSA Technology Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed Congressman Pete Sessions' (TX-17) legislation, the GSA Technology Accountability Act (H.R. 7524) by unanimous consent. This bill, which received bipartisan support, aims to implement oversight and transparency mechanisms into the General Services Administration's (GSA) management of taxpayer-funded technology projects.

Congressman Sessions introduced H.R. 7524 in response to concerning reports from the GSA Inspector General about the failed implementation of Login.gov, a government-created single-sign-on identity verification platform. The GSA misrepresented the platform's capabilities which left government systems vulnerable and potentially costing taxpayers billions in fraudulent payments. The GSA Technology Accountability Act would require the GSA Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the allocation and usage of funds from the Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund, ensuring that these projects deliver true value to the U.S. Government and its citizens.

"With the passage of the GSA Technology Accountability Act, we are looking to ensure accountability and effective use of taxpayer dollars," stated Congressman Sessions. "This legislation will safeguard against the misuse of government resources and improve the operational transparency of GSA projects. I am grateful for the support from both sides of the aisle for recognizing the need for this important legislation. The passage of H.R. 7524 is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together to improve government operations."

Read the bill text here.