IRS News Today — September 17, 2026
Lawmakers again raise alarm over OPM’s health records collection plan and more — today's irs signal.
As government agencies continue to modernize and expand their use of technology, concerns about data security and management persist. Lawmakers are once again expressing alarm over the Office of Personnel Management's plan to collect health records, citing potential risks to sensitive personal information. This concern is echoed in a new report that highlights the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, where financial worries are compounding the challenge of keeping systems secure.
Despite these challenges, agencies are pushing forward with innovative uses of technology. The Transportation Security Administration, for example, is using an artificial intelligence agent to handle a large volume of traveler conversations, responding to 100,000 inquiries per month. As agencies navigate the opportunities and risks presented by emerging technologies, they must balance the need for efficient service delivery with the imperative to protect sensitive data and maintain public trust.
Today's signal:
• Lawmakers again raise alarm over OPM’s health records collection plan (govexec.com)
• Money worries weigh on critical infrastructure amid growing cyber threats, report finds (route-fifty.com)
• TSA uses AI agent to respond to 100,000 traveler conversations per month (govexec.com)