This bill establishes a federal grant program to help state and local governments modernize their technology systems and improve public services. The Commerce Department's Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information would administer the program, distributing $500 million annually from 2027 through 2030 to states based on population and assessed technology modernization needs. States would receive the grants through their technology departments, with at least 70 percent required to flow directly to local governments and political subdivisions for uses such as purchasing new technology, upgrading cybersecurity, hiring IT staff, implementing artificial intelligence systems, and transitioning to post-quantum cryptography. The Assistant Secretary would survey states within one year to assess their technology needs and whether they meet certain requirements including having a Chief Data Officer, implementing data privacy systems, and complying with national cybersecurity standards. The program includes technical assistance to grantees on data security and privacy, requires notification when government AI systems interact with the public, and mandates a congressional briefing four years after enactment on the program's impact and effectiveness.
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