Computer Security Act of 1987

Summary

Computer Security Act of 1987 - Directs the National Bureau of Standards to establish a computer standards program for Federal computer systems, including guidelines for the security of such systems. Sets forth authorities of the Bureau in implementing such standards. Establishes a Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board within the Department of Commerce to: (1) identify, and advise the Bureau and the Secretary of Commerce on, issues relating to computer systems security and privacy; and (2) report findings to the Secretary, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Security Agency, and the appropriate congressional committees. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the Secretary to promulgate standards and guidelines pertaining to Federal computer systems, on the basis of standards developed by the Bureau. Requires each agency to provide mandatory periodic training in computer security, under guidelines developed by the Bureau, for all employees involved with the management, use, or operation of computer systems. Requires each operator of Federal computer systems to establish a plan for the security and privacy of sensitive information. Requires the submission of such plans to the Bureau and the National Security Agency for advice and comment. Subjects such plans to disapproval by the Office of Management and Budget. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for specified provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 January 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

   Source: Committee

5. 5 February 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

   Source: Committee

6. 25 February 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 February 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 March 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 2 April 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 2 April 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 7 April 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

12. 7 April 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 9 April 1987

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

14. 9 April 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

15. 29 April 1987

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

16. 29 April 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 20 May 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

18. 20 May 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 11 June 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 89.

    Source: Calendars

20. 11 June 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-153 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

21. 11 June 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-153 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

22. 22 June 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

23. 22 June 1987

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

24. 22 June 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

25. 23 June 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

26. 25 June 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

27. 21 December 1987

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

28. 21 December 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

29. 22 December 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

30. 30 December 1987

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

31. 30 December 1987

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

32. 30 December 1987

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

33. 8 January 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-235.

    Source: President

34. 8 January 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

35. 8 January 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

5 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 9 January 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 22 June 1987

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 11 June 1987

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 11 June 1987

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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Sponsors

• Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
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