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H.R. 4257 (112th)

Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012

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Introduced

26 March 2012

Last action

7 May 2012 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Subjects

Transport, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) to reestablish the oversight authority of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with respect to agency information and security policies and practices. Expands the term "information security" to include authentication. Defines "authentication" as the use of digital credentials to assure users' identities and validate access. Extends the security requirements of federal agencies to include responsibilities for: (1) ensuring complementary and uniform standards for information systems and national security systems, (2) securing facilities for classified information, and (3) maintaining sufficient personnel with security clearances. Directs senior agency officials to continuously conduct risk-commensurate: (1) testing and evaluation of information of security controls and techniques, and (2) threat assessments by monitoring information infrastructure and identifying potential system vulnerabilities. (Current law requires only periodic testing and evaluation.) Directs agencies to determine information security levels in accordance with information security classifications and standards promulgated under the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. Directs agencies to collaborate with OMB and appropriate public and private sector security operations centers on security incidents that extend beyond the control of an agency. Requires that security incidents be reported to the appropriate security operations center and agency Inspector General through an automated and continuous monitoring capability. Requires each agency to delegate to its Chief Information Officer the authority and primary responsibility for developing, implementing, and overseeing an agencywide information security (AIS) program. Directs agencies to implement an OMB-approved AIS program that is consistent with components across and within agencies. Requires that such program include automated and continuous monitoring to: (1) mitigate risks associated with security incidents before substantial damage is done; and (2) notify and consult with appropriate security operations response centers, law enforcement agencies, Inspectors General, and other entities or as directed by the President.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 April 2012

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 April 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 April 2012

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 26 April 2012

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2187-2189)

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 April 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2187-2189)

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 April 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4257.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 April 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2187-2189)

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 April 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 April 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 26 April 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-455.

    Source: Committee

  14. 26 April 2012

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-455.

    Source: Committee

  15. 7 May 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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