Stop Censoring Military Families Act

House Bill

H.R. 5527

119th Congress

Stop Censoring Military Families Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa C. McClain

Representative

Republican

MI-9

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would update and extend the Technology Modernization Fund, a program that helps federal agencies upgrade their aging computer systems and improve cybersecurity. The bill requires the government to identify the highest-risk legacy IT systems and directs the fund to prioritize projects that address those risks and modernize critical technology.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 752.

SponsorLisa C. McClain (R-MI)

Introduced10/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workf

ChamberHouse

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Stop Censoring Military Families Act

This bill would update and extend the Technology Modernization Fund, a program that helps federal agencies upgrade their aging computer systems and improve cybersecurity. The bill requires the government to identify the highest-risk legacy IT systems and direc

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This bill would update and extend the Technology Modernization Fund, a program that helps federal agencies upgrade their aging computer systems and improve cybersecurity. The bill requires the government to identify the highest-risk legacy IT systems and directs the fund to prioritize projects that address those risks and modernize critical technology.

Bill Number: 5527
Sponsor: Lisa C. McClain (R-MI)
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workf
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Stop Censoring Military Families Act
Bill Number: 5527
Sponsor: Lisa C. McClain (R-MI)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workf
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Summary: This bill would update and extend the Technology Modernization Fund, a program that helps federal agencies upgrade their aging computer systems and improve cybersecurity. The bill requires the government to identify the highest-risk legacy IT systems and directs the fund to prioritize projects that

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would update and extend the Technology Modernization Fund, a program that helps federal agencies upgrade their aging computer systems and improve cybersecurity. The bill requires the government to identify the highest-risk legacy IT systems and directs the fund to prioritize projects that address those risks and modernize critical technology.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and revises the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). (The TMF is a revolving fund administered by the General Services Administration to finance technology-related activities, improve information technology, and enhance cybersecurity across the federal government.)Changes to the TMF include<ul data-flite-list-id="flite-list-7380"><li>requiring the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer to annually submit to Congress (1) a list of the 10 legacy information technology (IT) systems that present the greatest security, privacy, and operational risks to the federal government; and (2) each federal agency's list of high-risk legacy IT systems;</li><li>authorizing TMF funding for IT projects that improve the ability of the agency to perform its mission and deliver services to the public;</li><li>additional requirements for agencies that receive funds to reimburse the TMF (for example, funds used for services or work in direct support of a project must be fully reimbursed); and</li><li>revising the criteria by which agency proposals for TMF funding are evaluated to include the (1) extent to which they address the greatest security, privacy, and operational risks; (2) impact of modernizing, retiring, or replacing legacy IT systems; and (3) ability of an agency to repay funds provided.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reauthorizes the Technology Modernization Fund through 2030 to help federal agencies upgrade outdated computer systems and improve cybersecurity.
Requires the government to annually identify the 10 legacy IT systems that pose the greatest security, privacy, and operational risks.
Expands the criteria for evaluating proposals to the fund, focusing on addressing high-risk legacy systems and the ability of agencies to repay the funding.
Adds new requirements for agencies that receive fund money, including fully reimbursing the fund for services or work related to their projects.
Aims to make the fund more strategic and effective in modernizing the government's most vulnerable and outdated technology.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect all federal government agencies by requiring them to identify and prioritize upgrading their riskiest legacy IT systems. This could lead to widespread technology improvements across the federal government, enhancing cybersecurity protections and the ability of agencies to effectively serve the public. Taxpayers could benefit from a more efficient and secure federal technology infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Executive agency funding and structure

Technology assessment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5527, 119th Congress (2025). "Stop Censoring Military Families Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5527

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