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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program".
2/19/2025, 6:26 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 40
Bill 119 hjres 40 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Defense regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The CMMC Program is designed to enhance the cybersecurity practices of defense contractors who work with the Department of Defense.
The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Defense's rule on the CMMC Program is being called into question by Congress.
The purpose of the bill is to express Congress's disapproval of the Department of Defense's rule on the CMMC Program. This could potentially lead to changes or revisions to the rule, or even its outright rejection. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 40 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the importance of cybersecurity in government contracting and the role of Congress in overseeing federal agency regulations.
The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Defense's rule on the CMMC Program is being called into question by Congress.
The purpose of the bill is to express Congress's disapproval of the Department of Defense's rule on the CMMC Program. This could potentially lead to changes or revisions to the rule, or even its outright rejection. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 40 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the importance of cybersecurity in government contracting and the role of Congress in overseeing federal agency regulations.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 40
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Defense (DOD) rule titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. The program institutes policies regarding the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on defense contractor and subcontractor information systems during defense contract performance. The rule also identifies entities to which the rule applies and describes DOD implementation of the program.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 40
Bill HJRES 40 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HJRES 40 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HJRES 40's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 40
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 40
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 40
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program".
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