What does Preamble of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the reduction of the reliance and expenditures of the Federal Government on legacy information technology systems, and for other purposes,' aims to reduce the Federal Government's reliance on and spending on legacy information technology systems.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. The term 'Administrator' refers to the Administrator of General Services. An 'agency' is defined as an agency described in specific sections of Title 31 of the United States Code. The 'Chief Information Officer' is the individual designated under a specific section of Title 44. A 'congressional oversight committee' is a Senate or House committee or subcommittee that oversees a particular agency. The 'Director' refers to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The definition of 'information technology' is derived from a section of Title 40. The terms 'IT working capital fund' and 'legacy information technology system' are defined by a specific section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The definition of 'national security system' comes from a section of Title 40. The 'Technology Modernization Fund' is the fund established under a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.

What does LEGACY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM INVENTORY. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section requires agencies to compile an inventory of legacy information technology systems. The inventory must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment and updated every five years thereafter. The Director will issue guidance on the information to be included in the inventory, such as system identification, agency support, connections to non-legacy systems, update dates, costs, vendor information, and future update/retirement plans. The inventory, or a portion of it, must be made available upon request by Congress, oversight committees, the Comptroller General, or inspectors general. The Director may also require agencies to include the inventory in a reporting structure.

What does AGENCY LEGACY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section requires agencies to develop and include a plan to modernize legacy information technology systems as part of their information resource management strategic plan. The plan must be developed within two years of the Act's enactment and every five years thereafter. The modernization plan must include an inventory of legacy systems and identify those prioritized for updates, modernization, retirement, or disposal. Agencies must outline steps to be taken during the five-year period following plan submission to address prioritized systems. The Director may determine additional information necessary for effective plan execution, including cost estimates and the impact on non-legacy systems. Agencies must submit the modernization plan to specified congressional committees within 30 days of its submission as part of the strategic plan.

What does ROLE OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in implementing the Act. The Director of OMB, in coordination with the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government, must issue guidance within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The guidance must include criteria for identifying 'legacy information technology systems' for inventory purposes (section 3(a)(1)). The guidance will also provide instructions and templates for compiling the inventory (section 3(a)(1)) and modernization plans (section 4(a)). The OMB Director can include other guidance deemed necessary for implementation, including how it aligns with existing IT modernization laws and regulations.

What does COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to the Senate and House committees. The report must be submitted within three years of the Act's enactment. The report will cover the implementation of this Act. It will also assess how this Act interacts with other IT modernization offices, policies, and programs. Specific programs and offices to be considered include the Technology Modernization Fund, IT working capital fund, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, 18F program, 10X program, and programs of the Office of Management and Budget.

What does PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION; EXEMPTION OF NATIONAL of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This section clarifies that the Act does not require the disclosure of sensitive information already protected by other laws. The Act also exempts national security systems from inventorying, reporting, or transfer requirements. Furthermore, the Act prohibits the transfer of legacy information technology systems or equipment to the Chinese Communist Party, the People's Republic of China, or entities controlled by it.

What does NO NEW FUNDS; SUNSET. of Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 do?

This Act does not authorize the appropriation of any new funds. The Act will expire six years after its enactment. After the sunset date, the Act will have no legal effect.

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Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Maxwell Frost (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates federal agencies to create and regularly update an inventory of their legacy information technology systems, detailing their costs, connections, and future plans.
Agencies are required to develop and submit plans to modernize their legacy IT systems, prioritizing updates, modernization, retirement, or disposal.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will issue guidance to define 'legacy information technology systems' and provide templates for inventory and modernization plans.
The Comptroller General will assess the Act's implementation and its interaction with existing IT modernization programs and offices.
The bill prohibits the transfer of legacy IT systems to the Chinese Communist Party or related entities and does not authorize new federal funding, expiring six years after enactment.

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