I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2017 Mrs. Mimi Walters of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To ensure the Chief Information Office of the Federal Communications Commission has a significant role in decisions related to information technology, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FCC CIO Parity Act . 2. CIO authority (a) In general The Federal Communications Commission shall ensure that the Chief Information Officer of the Commission has a significant role in— (1) the decision-making process for annual and multi-year planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions, related reporting requirements, and reports related to information technology; (2) the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology; and (3) the hiring of personnel with information technology responsibilities. (b) CIO approval The Chief Information Officer of the Commission, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of the Commission and budget officials, shall specify and approve the allocation of amounts appropriated to the Commission for information technology, consistent with the provisions of appropriations Acts, budget guidelines, and recommendations from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.