House Bill Targets State and Local Tech Gaps With Federal Grants

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2026 – State and local governments could soon receive federal grants to modernize technology systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand digital public services under legislation introduced Wednesday in the House.

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced the State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act, arguing that governments at the state and local level have been left behind as technology advances and federal infrastructure investment has focused largely on connectivity rather than the systems governments use to serve residents.

“While technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, state and local governments are too often left behind without the proper infrastructure and training to keep up,” Foushee said in a release.