Absolutely! I think you meant the Clinger-Cohen Act—a landmark U.S. law passed in 1996 that reshaped how federal agencies manage and acquire information technology (IT).

🏛️ What Is the Clinger-Cohen Act?

It’s the combination of two major reforms:

• Federal Acquisition Reform Act (FARA)
• Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA)

Together, they became known as the Clinger-Cohen Act, named after its congressional sponsors.

💡 Key Objectives

• Establish Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in federal agencies
• Improve IT investment decisions by focusing on performance and results
• Streamline procurement of IT systems and services
• Enhance accountability for IT project outcomes
• Promote information security across federal systems

🔍 Why It Matters

Before this act, federal IT projects were often plagued by inefficiency and waste. Clinger-Cohen introduced:

• A strategic approach to IT planning
• Performance-based management of IT resources
• A requirement for agencies to justify IT investments based on measurable benefits

🛡️ Impact on Defense and Government

• Applies to National Security Systems (NSS) and all federal IT acquisitions
• Influences how the Department of Defense and other agencies plan, approve, and execute IT programs

It’s basically the blueprint for how the U.S. government modernized its tech game.