A popular IDEA: Digital government bill gets Senate version

FedScoop: A bill that would push agencies to deliver more government services online now has a Senate version.

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (or IDEA) was introduced earlier this month by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. The bill is identical to one introduced to the House in May.

“Restoring the global leadership position of the United States Government in technology and electronic government requires a new approach that narrows the growing gap between the digital demands of the people of the United States and the manner in which the Government provides digital services to the people of the United States,” the top of the bill reads.

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