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US HR5881

US HR5881
Transparency in Cybersecurity Initiatives for Small Contractors Act of 2021


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Introduced
11/04/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the effects on small businesses of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework of the Depart- ment of Defense, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Transparency in Cybersecurity Initiatives for Small Contractors Act of 2021, requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the effects of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework on small businesses that are part of the defense industrial base. The report must include the estimated costs of complying with each level of the CMMC framework, any decrease in the number of small business concerns due to the implementation of the framework, and an explanation of how the Department of Defense will mitigate the negative effects on small businesses. The CMMC framework is a certification program that sets cybersecurity standards for companies that work with the Department of Defense, and this bill aims to provide transparency and address the impact on small contractors.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 11/04/2021)

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