# Bipartisan House Members Introduce Technology Office Bill

On October 29, 2026, Representatives Sean Casten, Mark Takano, Bill Foster, Don Beyer, and Jay Obernolte introduced the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act. The proposal would establish an independent congressional capability for technical analysis and advice, reviving and updating functions previously provided by the Office of Technology Assessment. The signals identify no funding, solicitation, contracting schedule, or current procurement opportunity; any demand for research or technical advisory services would depend on enactment and subsequent implementation decisions.

- The bill is relevant to firms providing technology assessment, research, and technical advisory services, but it does not currently create a contract opportunity or stated funding source.
- If enacted, the proposed office could require expertise across technology areas such as AI, cybersecurity, energy, and biotechnology; firms serving these fields can assess whether their capabilities align with independent analysis needs.
- Procurement professionals should distinguish this legislative proposal from an active acquisition: no solicitation, contract value, or acquisition timeline is identified in the signals.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Congressional Office of Technology
- Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)

### Key Quotes
> The Congressional Office of Technology will strengthen Congress’s ability to evaluate emerging technologies by providing independent analysis, timely technical assistance, and long-term assessments of technological developments.
> — Jay Obernolte, U.S. Representative

> There is no better time than the present to reboot the mission of the OTA with the proposed Congressional Office of Technology. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the assumptions on which policymaking rests faster than policymakers can build their own expertise.
> — Daniel Correa, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of American Scientists

> Establishing the Congressional Office of Technology will enable Members of Congress to work with experts across disciplines, receive informed and unbiased feedback on legislation, and gain detailed understandings of the issues that will impact our nation.
> — Mark Takano, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Casten, Takano, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten](https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-takano-foster-beyer-and-obernolte-lead-bipartisan-coalition-to-create-the-congressional-office-of-technology) - Casten
- [Reps. Takano, Casten, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District](https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-takano-casten-foster-beyer-and-obernolte-lead-bipartisan-coalition-to-create-the-congressional-office-of-technology) - Takano