What’s New in Civic Tech: $94B Digital Equity Bill Arrives
Plus, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance announces its Net Inclusion 2021 Webinar Series programming, a new tech policy clinic at Princeton aims to connect researchers with policymakers, and more. The U.S. Capitol Building Shutterstock/Colin Dewar
Federal lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives have unveiled a new $94 billion piece of legislation aimed at fostering digital equity across the country by among other things fostering better access to high-speed Internet.
Dubbed the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, the new bill is essentially a reintroduction of similar legislation first introduced in June. The new version of the bill was primarily written by Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The bill is perhaps much better positioned to succeed now, even more so than it was nine months ago, with Democrats w
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The tech team is about delivering services to the public, not just disruption, General Services Administration alumni Dave Zvenyach told Nextgov.
Among the familiar names taking new leadership positions at the General Services Administration is Dave Zvenyach, who served in several positions during the Obama administration, including executive director of 18F the government’s internal tech consultancy and assistant commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service.
Zvenyach returns to GSA as deputy commissioner for the Federal Acquisition Service and director of Technology Transformation Services, which includes 18F and other high-profile programs like the Centers of Excellence, Presidential Innovation Fellows and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, better known as FedRAMP.
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Biden aims to hire hundreds of USDS IT experts and tech workers are showing renewed interest in public service.
To stand out, applicants should highlight how they ve worked under constraints and show their passion.
Remote work has opened up the ability for more people to try public service tech, experts say.
Following four years of unease under the Trump administration, tech workers are showing a renewed interest in public service under President Biden through groups like the US Digital Service (USDS) and 18F.
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