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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 3941

FedRAMP Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Feb 5, 2020)

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Authorization Act of 2019 or the FedRAMP Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) within the General Services Administration (GSA).

The GSA must establish a government-wide program that provides the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies. Agencies must ensure that their cloud computing services meet GSA requirements.

The bill establishes the Joint Authorization Board to conduct security assessments of cloud computing services and issue provisional authorizations to operate to cloud service providers that meet FedRAMP security guidelines.

The GSA shall (1) determine the requirements for certification of independent assessment organizations, and (2) establish the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

What just happenedFeb 10, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Feb 10, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 5, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 5, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H815-817)

  4. Feb 5, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Feb 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3941.

  6. Feb 5, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H815-819)

  7. Feb 5, 2020FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Feb 5, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.

  9. Feb 5, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. Feb 5, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Dec 19, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 5, 202053

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Authorization Act of 2019 or the FedRAMP Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) within the General Services Administration (GSA).

The GSA must establish a government-wide program that provides the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies. Agencies must ensure that their cloud computing services meet GSA requirements.

The bill establishes the Joint Authorization Board to conduct security assessments of cloud computing services and issue provisional authorizations to operate to cloud service providers that meet FedRAMP security guidelines.

The GSA shall (1) determine the requirements for certification of independent assessment organizations, and (2) establish the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2019

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Authorization Act of 2019 or the FedRAMP Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) within the General Services Administration (GSA).

The GSA must establish a government-wide program that provides the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies. Agencies must ensure that their cloud computing services meet GSA requirements.

The bill establishes the Joint Authorization Board to conduct security assessments of cloud computing services and issue provisional authorizations to operate to cloud service providers that meet FedRAMP security guidelines.

The GSA shall (1) determine the requirements for certification of independent assessment organizations, and (2) establish the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

FedRAMP Authorization Act — Informed