S. 2533: Pick Up After Your DOGE Act

This bill, known as the **Pick Up After Your DOGE Act**, is designed to improve the security and performance of federal agency computer systems through a series of audits. Below is a breakdown of the main components of the proposed legislation:

Definition of Key Terms

The bill mentions the term "appropriate congressional committee," which refers to any Congressional committee that has jurisdiction over an agency being audited under this Act.

Audit of Federal Agency Computer Systems

Within 30 days of the bill’s enactment, the Administrator of the United States DOGE Service is required to provide a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will detail:

• The federal agencies whose computer systems have been accessed by DOGE teams or their representatives.

Comptroller General Studies

The Comptroller General of the United States will begin a thorough audit of federal computer systems accessed by the DOGE Service, which includes both the service itself and its affiliates. The goals of the audit are to:

• Identify software vulnerabilities and bugs.
• Prioritize audits for specific agencies, particularly:
• The Social Security Administration
• The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.

Reporting of Audit Results

The bill establishes timelines for reporting the findings of these audits:

• **Initial Audit Results**: Within 1 year, a report must be submitted that outlines findings for the initially prioritized agencies and may include legislative recommendations.
• **Final Audit Results**: Within 2 years, a further report will be compiled for other federal agencies not covered in the initial report, which will also include recommendations.

Agency Responsibilities

Upon receiving the audit results, agency heads are required to:

• Address any identified vulnerabilities or bugs within 90 days.
• Report back to Congress on the status of these vulnerabilities or bugs.

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