Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021

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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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 2902

Introduced on
2021-09-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to modernize Federal information security management, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Performance measurement
Right of privacy
Technology assessment

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/3/2023

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 Cy...


Latest Action12/19/2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673.