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Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021

3/13/2024, 2:24 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2902

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2902

Bill S 2902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill S 2902 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2021.  Bill S 2902's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673. as of December 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2902

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2902

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2902

A bill to modernize Federal information security management, and for other purposes.
Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021
Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021
Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021

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