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US HR6497

US HR6497
Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
02/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To modernize Federal information security management and improve Federal cybersecurity to combat persisting and emerging threats, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022, aims to modernize federal information security management and improve federal cybersecurity to combat persisting and emerging threats. Key provisions include: amending FISMA to update definitions, require continuous risk assessments, and codify vulnerability disclosure programs; improving federal cybersecurity through mobile security standards, data retention requirements, and zero trust architecture; and establishing pilot programs to enhance risk-based budgeting, active cyber defense, security operations centers, and endpoint detection and response as shared services. The bill also creates a Federal Chief Information Security Officer position and extends the Federal Acquisition Security Council.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (on 02/02/2022)

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