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Rep. Subramanyam’s federal security bills proceed to House vote
The bills target supply chain security and faster tech procurement.
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 05, Feb 2026
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Virginia State Senator Suhas Subramanyam / Courtesy: Wikipedia
Two bipartisan bills introduced by Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam have advanced to the House floor after clearing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with bipartisan support.
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act (H.R. 7274) and the Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act (H.R. 4123)—were approved in committee and are expected to be taken up for a vote by the full House in the coming months.
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The Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act, co-introduced with William Timmons, seeks to strengthen the council which is tasked with identifying and mitigating supply chain risks in federal procurement.
The bill would move the council to the Executive Office of the President, establish a dedicated program office to support its operations, and expand its authority.
It also increases congressional oversight by allowing members of Congress to designate sources of concern for FASC investigation, aimed at safeguarding federal supply chains from foreign adversary influence.
“Protecting federal information technology systems from foreign adversary influence shouldn't be a partisan issue,” Subramanyam said. “This bill ensures we are not spending taxpayer dollars on technology or vendors tied to foreign adversaries who could compromise our systems. It’s a commonsense step for acquisition security and reducing risk across federal agencies.”
The second bill, the Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act, was introduced with Eric Burlison. It focuses on modernizing federal technology procurement by raising micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds, with the stated aim of speeding up government purchasing processes, reducing costs, and enabling greater participation from small businesses in federal contracts.
“The FIT Procurement Act delivers on our goal of improving government efficiency and modernizing federal systems,” Subramanyam said. “It raises the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds, which will allow federal agencies to move faster and not be delayed by outdated cost assumptions. By helping small businesses and saving the government money, this commonsense bill is a win-win.”
The committee’s action comes amid broader congressional scrutiny of federal acquisition systems that govern more than $700 billion in annual contract spending, guided by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Lawmakers across parties have pushed for reforms that balance efficiency with national security safeguards, particularly as concerns grow over foreign adversaries attempting to exploit weaknesses in government technology procurement.
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