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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 28, 2021Government Operations and Politics
S. 3099

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (May 24, 2022)

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021

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

FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies.

The bill establishes a FedRAMP Board to provide input and recommendations to the GSA regarding the requirements and guidelines for, and the prioritization of, security assessments of cloud computing products and services.

The GSA may determine whether FedRAMP may use an independent assessment service to analyze, validate, and attest to the quality and compliance of security assessment materials that pertain to cloud computing products and services. An independent assessment service that performs such work must annually report to GSA about any foreign interest in, influence of, or control of its service.

The Government Accountability Office must publish a report that, among other requirements, includes an assessment of the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers related to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations.

The bill establishes the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

What just happenedMay 24, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. May 24, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

  2. May 24, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-115.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. May 24, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-115.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Dec 15, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Nov 30, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-581.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Oct 28, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  7. Oct 28, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateMay 24, 202225

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021

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

FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies.

The bill establishes a FedRAMP Board to provide input and recommendations to the GSA regarding the requirements and guidelines for, and the prioritization of, security assessments of cloud computing products and services.

The GSA may determine whether FedRAMP may use an independent assessment service to analyze, validate, and attest to the quality and compliance of security assessment materials that pertain to cloud computing products and services. An independent assessment service that performs such work must annually report to GSA about any foreign interest in, influence of, or control of its service.

The Government Accountability Office must publish a report that, among other requirements, includes an assessment of the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers related to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations.

The bill establishes the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

Introduced in SenateOct 28, 2021

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021

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

FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized, reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies.

The bill establishes a FedRAMP Board to provide input and recommendations to the GSA regarding the requirements and guidelines for, and the prioritization of, security assessments of cloud computing products and services.

The GSA may determine the requirements for accreditation of a third-party organization to perform independent assessments and other activities that will improve the overall performance of FedRAMP and reduce the cost of FedRAMP authorizations for cloud service providers. Such requirements may include developing or requiring certification programs for individuals employed by the third-party organization seeking accreditation.

The Government Accountability Office must publish a report that, among other requirements, includes an assessment of the costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers related to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations.

The bill establishes the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021 — Informed