Establish a federal grant program through the Department of Commerce to help state and local governments modernize their technology infrastructure, including cybersecurity, staffing, permitting processes, and staff training.

Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act, which would establish a federal grant program through the U.S. Department of Commerce to modernize the technology infrastructure utilized by state and local governments to improve security and efficacy of public services.

Introduces legislation to create a Commerce Department grant program that funds state and local technology modernization.

Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Help Local Governments Access Modern Technology | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
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On May 20, 2026, Rep. Valerie Foushee said she introduced the State and Local Public Sector Innovation Act, which would establish a federal grant program through the U.S. Department of Commerce to modernize state and local government technology infrastructure, including cybersecurity, hiring staff, updating permitting processes, and training staff.

Foushee has taken a concrete legislative step toward the promised Commerce grant program, but this is introduction only, not enactment or implementation.

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Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Help Local Governments Access Modern Technology | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
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