Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021

Summary

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) within the General Services Administration (GSA). FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies. The bill establishes a FedRAMP Board to provide input and recommendations to the GSA regarding the requirements and guidelines for, and the prioritization of, security assessments of cloud computing products and services. The GSA may determine the requirements for accreditation of a third-party organization to perform independent assessments and other activities that will improve the overall performance of FedRAMP and reduce the cost of FedRAMP authorizations for cloud service providers. Such requirements may include developing or requiring certification programs for individuals employed by the third-party organization seeking accreditation. The Government Accountability Office must publish a report that, among other requirements, includes an assessment of the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers related to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations. The bill establishes the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

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Timeline

1. 28 October 2021

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 October 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 November 2021

   Committee

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-581.

   Source: Committee

4. 15 December 2021

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

5. 24 May 2022

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

   Source: Calendars

6. 24 May 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-115.

   Source: Committee

7. 24 May 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-115.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 24 May 2022 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 28 October 2021 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 24 May 2022

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 24 May 2022

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• Reported to Senate

  summary · EN · 24 May 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 October 2021

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 October 2021

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Maggie Hassan · D · Sponsor
• Josh Hawley · R · Sponsor
• Steve Daines · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → FedRAMP Authorization Act
• related to ← Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022
• related to ← FedRAMP Authorization Act