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S. 2902

Introduced

Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced 9/29/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673.

12/19/2022 • Senate

Summary

Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021

This bill addresses federal information security management, notification and remediation of cybersecurity incidents.

For example, the bill requires (1) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to perform ongoing and continuous assessments of federal information security risk posture; and (2) federal agencies to take certain actions in response to information security breaches, such as notifying affected individuals.

Reported to Senate • 12/19/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementRight of privacyTechnology assessment

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Democrat • MI

Sponsored 9/29/2021

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 9/29/2021

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Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 10/20/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 29, 2021

Committee Review

October 6, 2021

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate12/19/2022
Introduced in Senate9/29/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2