Bills · S 2533
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2533Government Operations and Politics
Pick Up After Your DOGE Act
INTRO JUL 30· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about the security of government computer systems and the data they hold, especially when new initiatives are put in place to improve efficiency. When government teams access various systems to streamline operations, there's a risk that new security vulnerabilities could be inadvertently introduced or existing ones exposed. This bill aims to prevent potential data breaches or compromises of sensitive personal information managed by federal agencies.
If this bill becomes law, it means there will be greater transparency about which government systems are being accessed by efficiency teams and a mandatory independent review to ensure those systems remain secure. Without this bill, there might be less oversight of the security implications of government efficiency efforts, potentially leaving citizen data more vulnerable to cyberattacks or errors. It's about ensuring that efforts to make government run better don't accidentally make it less secure.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Administrator of the United States DOGE Service to provide a full accounting of all Federal agencies where their teams accessed computer systems, networks, data, or information.
This provision establishes transparency regarding the scope of access by government efficiency teams to federal IT infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Comptroller General to conduct comprehensive security audits of these accessed Federal agency computer systems and networks.
This ensures independent evaluation of potential security vulnerabilities introduced or overlooked during efficiency initiatives.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the Comptroller General prioritize audits of the Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services (and CMS), and Department of the Treasury (and IRS).
Prioritizing these agencies addresses concerns about the security of highly sensitive personal and financial data.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Comptroller General to report initial audit results for priority agencies within one year and final results for other selected agencies within two years, including recommendations.
This ensures timely reporting of audit findings to Congress and agencies, enabling prompt action and legislative consideration.
PROVISION 05
Requires agency heads, within 90 days of receiving an audit report, to fix any identified vulnerabilities or bugs and report the status of these fixes to Congress.
This provision ensures accountability and mandates corrective action for identified security flaws, directly improving system security.
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D· Rhode Island
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 30
Introduced in Senate
JUL 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2533
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 30, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025
Senate BillS 2533Government Operations and Politics
Pick Up After Your DOGE Act
INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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