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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7299Became Law

SVAC Act of 2022

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 27, 2022)

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 or the SVAC Act of 2022

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of five high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA's information security program and information security management system.

The VA must submit a plan to Congress to address the findings of the assessment.

The Government Accountability Office must review the assessment and the VA's response to the assessment and report its findings to Congress.

What just happenedDec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-302.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1](D-IN)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Dec 27, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-302.

  2. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-302.

  3. Dec 27, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 23, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302-7303)

  9. Dec 19, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 19, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 19, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 17, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 7299 are considered vacated.

  14. Nov 17, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8569-8570)

  15. Nov 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended.

  16. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  17. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7299.

  18. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8464-8465; text: CR H8464-8465)

  19. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Jul 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Jul 18, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Jul 14, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.

    Technology Modernization Subcommittee
  24. Mar 30, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Mar 30, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Mar 30, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 27, 202249

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 or the SVAC Act of 2022

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of five high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA's information security program and information security management system.

The VA must submit a plan to Congress to address the findings of the assessment.

The Government Accountability Office must review the assessment and the VA's response to the assessment and report its findings to Congress.

Passed SenateDec 19, 202255

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 or the SVAC Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of five high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA's information security program and information security management system.

The VA must submit a plan to Congress to address the findings of the assessment.

The Government Accountability Office must review the assessment and the VA's response to the assessment and report its findings to Congress.

Passed HouseNov 17, 202253

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 or the SVAC Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of five high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA's information security program and information security management system.

The VA must submit a plan to Congress to address the findings of the assessment.

The Government Accountability Office must review the assessment and the VA's response to the assessment and report its findings to Congress.

Introduced in HouseMar 30, 2022

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022 or the SVAC Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to provide a cybersecurity assessment of at least 3, but no more than 10, high-impact VA information systems and the effectiveness of the VA's information security program and information security management system.

The VA must submit a plan to Congress to address the findings of the assessment.

The Government Accountability Office must review the assessment and the VA's response to the assessment and report its findings to Congress.

SVAC Act of 2022 — Informed