Press Release
Sen. Rosen Voices Concerns Over Technology Staff Reductions at HHS
Washington, D.C. — Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has raised alarms regarding potential cuts to IT and cybersecurity personnel within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter addressed to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, Rosen underscored that eliminating these roles could jeopardize the effectiveness and security of the department’s technological framework, especially amid ongoing efforts to reduce its workforce by approximately 10,000 employees.
Rosen expressed her worry that the removal of critical IT staff “threatens the basic functionality of HHS systems and networks,” highlighting the department’s responsibility to safeguard sensitive data. She described the reduction of technical personnel as “highly disturbing,” referencing concerns documented by sources like FedScoop that suggest staffing cuts could adversely affect vital agency operations.
The senator is seeking detailed information about staffing levels across key IT branches, including chief information officer offices, cybersecurity units, and hotline management services. Additionally, she requests clarification on reductions in IT personnel and the status of the Computer Security Incident Response Center, which has reportedly experienced staffing losses.
In response to inquiries regarding these staff cuts, an HHS representative reiterated that the agency’s restructuring aims to streamline operations while assuring continuity in the functions of the IT departments.
Rosen has requested that HHS provide the necessary information by May 19, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these concerns to maintain the integrity of the department’s technological infrastructure.
For more information, please contact Madison Alder, FedScoop reporter in Washington, D.C., specializing in government technology and policy issues.
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