FISMA Act of 2008

Summary

Federal Information Security Management Act of 2008 or the FISMA Act of 2008 - Amends federal law relating to information security to require federal agencies to perform an independent audit of their information security programs to determine their effectiveness (current law requires an independent evaluation). Requires each federal agency to designate a Chief Information Security Officer to protect the agency's information security network. Establishes a Chief Information Security Officers Council to assist such Officers in developing best practices and performance measures for agency information security. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to promulgate information security regulations governing contracts between the federal government and private entities. Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to specified congressional committees on operational evaluations and testing protocols relating to information security networks.

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Timeline

1. 11 September 2008

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8389-8391)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 September 2008

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8388-8389)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 September 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 September 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 October 2008

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1105.

   Source: Calendars

6. 1 October 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 October 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 11 September 2008 · Download file
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• Reported to Senate without amendment

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · ID · Sponsor
• Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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