FedScoop amplifies the impact of TechCongress, which is sending technologists to help Congress cover the most pressing digital needs in light of COVID-19:
Until lawmakers are willing to officially create such a team themselves, TechCongress wants to fill the gap with a fellowship. The group is recruiting a small tech team to send to Capitol Hill for eight months to help with Congress’ most pressing digital needs.
This fellowship cohort will start in June and focus on improving Congress’ technical infrastructure and remote digital tools, its ongoing gaps in cybersecurity, and the shortage of expertise to test and support larger scale modernization initiatives. The U.S. Digital Service (USDS), which operates from within the White House, provides similar expertise to federal civilian agencies.