Bill · H.R. 8926· House(119-HR-8926)
State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a grant program. This program aims to modernize the technology used by State and local governments to improve the security and efficiency of public services. Funding will be distributed to States based on population and specific needs determined through a survey. Grant recipients can use funds for various purposes, such as updating infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and training staff. A significant portion of the funds must be directed to local political subdivisions. The act also establishes requirements regarding data management and the use of artificial intelligence.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill provides funding specifically to establish or upgrade cybersecurity systems and transition to post-quantum cryptography.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
The bill emphasizes technical assistance for data privacy best practices and requires states to implement data privacy systems.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The act provides technical assistance for privacy best practices and mandates data privacy systems for states.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Public Services: The program aims to modernize government technology to improve the security and efficacy of public services (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Cybersecurity: Funds can be used for establishing or upgrading cybersecurity systems and processes, as well as transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Support for Local Communities: At least 70 percent of the grant amount must be provided directly to political subdivisions of a State to ensure a local focus (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Technical Guidance: The Assistant Secretary will provide technical assistance regarding data security best practices, privacy best practices, and cyber threat monitoring (Section 2(f)).
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Transparency in Artificial Intelligence: Guidance will ensure that if an artificial intelligence system is used for interaction with a member of the public, the person is notified that artificial intelligence is being used (Section 2(g)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandate Compliance Burdens: If a State is not complying with "covered mandates"—such as having a Chief Data Officer or implementing specific data privacy and life-cycle policies—the Assistant Secretary may require the State to set aside up to 15 percent of its grant for those specific actions (Section 2(d)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House