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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4611

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 20, 2021)

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance regarding new and existing contracts relating to the procurement of information and communications technology or services.

The bill requires contractors to submit to DHS a bill of materials, a certification that each item in the bill of materials is free from certain security vulnerabilities or defects affecting the security of the end product or service, a notification of any identified vulnerability or defect, and a plan to mitigate, repair, or resolve any identified vulnerability or defect.

The Government Accountability Office must report to specified congressional committees with (1) a review of this bill's implementation; (2) information regarding DHS engagement with industry; (3) an assessment of how guidance issued pursuant to this bill complies with Executive Order 14208, relating to improving the nation's cybersecurity; and (4) any recommendations related to improving the supply chain for covered contracts.

What just happenedOct 21, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 21, 2021IntroReferral

    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. Oct 20, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Oct 20, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 319). (text: CR 9/29/2021 H5535)

  4. Oct 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 319).(text: CR 9/29/2021 H5535)

  5. Oct 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)

  6. Sep 29, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 29, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.

  8. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)

  9. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Sep 14, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.

  11. Sep 14, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Sep 14, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jul 22, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  17. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 20, 202153

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance regarding new and existing contracts relating to the procurement of information and communications technology or services.

The bill requires contractors to submit to DHS a bill of materials, a certification that each item in the bill of materials is free from certain security vulnerabilities or defects affecting the security of the end product or service, a notification of any identified vulnerability or defect, and a plan to mitigate, repair, or resolve any identified vulnerability or defect.

The Government Accountability Office must report to specified congressional committees with (1) a review of this bill's implementation; (2) information regarding DHS engagement with industry; (3) an assessment of how guidance issued pursuant to this bill complies with Executive Order 14208, relating to improving the nation's cybersecurity; and (4) any recommendations related to improving the supply chain for covered contracts.

Reported to HouseSep 14, 20217

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance regarding new and existing contracts relating to the procurement of information and communications technology or services.

The bill requires contractors to submit to DHS a bill of materials, a certification that each item in the bill of materials is free from certain security vulnerabilities or defects affecting the security of the end product or service, a notification of any identified vulnerability or defect, and a plan to mitigate, repair, or resolve any identified vulnerability or defect.

The Government Accountability Office must report to specified congressional committees with (1) a review of this bill's implementation; (2) information regarding DHS engagement with industry; (3) an assessment of how guidance issued pursuant to this bill complies with Executive Order 14208, relating to improving the nation's cybersecurity; and (4) any recommendations related to improving the supply chain for covered contracts.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 2021

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

This bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance regarding new and existing contracts relating to the procurement of information and communications technology or services.

The bill requires contractors to submit to DHS a bill of materials, a certification that each item in the bill of materials is free from certain security vulnerabilities, a notification of any identified vulnerability, and a plan to mitigate any identified vulnerability.

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021 — Informed