HR-3093 : Still Just a Bill

Creating Opportunities through Defense Engineering Requirements Act of 2019 or the CODER Act of 2019

This bill modifies processes for the acquisition of software for the Department of Defense (DOD). It requires DOD to establish guidance for the use of pathways for the rapid acquisition of software applications and upgrades that are intended to be fielded within one year:

  • An applications pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications to be used with commercially available hardware.
  • An upgrades pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of software upgrades for hardware systems solely used by DOD.

The bill requires DOD to establish software development and acquisition training and management programs enabling software personnel to earn a certification in software development and acquisition.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.House committee actions
2019-06-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2019-06-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Public contracts and procurement

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