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SECURE Technology Act

USA115th CongressHR-7327| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Will Hurd

Will Hurd

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act or the SECURE Technology Act TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY AND OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) establish a policy applicable to individuals, organizations, and companies to report security vulnerabilities on DHS information systems; and (2) develop a process to address the mitigation or remediation of the vulnerabilities reported. DHS shall make such policy publicly available and submit a copy to Congress with the required remediation process. (Sec. 102) DHS shall establish, within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, a bug bounty pilot program to minimize security vulnerabilities. "Bug bounty program" means a program under which: (1) individuals, organizations, and companies are temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of DHS information systems; and (2) eligible individuals, organizations, and companies receive compensation in exchange for such reports. TITLE II--FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 (Sec. 202) This bill establishes a Federal Acquisition Security Council. The council shall: (1) identify and recommend development of supply chain risk management standards, guidelines, and practices for assessing and developing mitigation strategies to address supply chain risks; and (2) develop a strategic plan for addressing supply chain risks posed by the acquisition of certain technology and equipment (covered articles). (Sec. 203) The bill sets forth standards for executive agencies in assessing supply chain risks and extends to such agencies authorities for mitigating supply chain risks in the procurement of covered articles. (Sec. 204) The bill adds agency responsibilities relating to assessing and avoiding, mitigating, transferring, or accepting supply chain risks and complying with exclusion and removal orders.

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Timeline
Dec 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10291-10297)
Dec 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7327.
Dec 19, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10316-10317)
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H10291-10296)
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Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7950)
Dec 20, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7950)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-390.
  • December 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 19, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10291-10297)


  • December 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7327.


  • December 19, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • December 20, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10316-10317)


  • December 20, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H10291-10296)
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  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 20, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7950)


  • December 20, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7950)


  • December 20, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-390.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-3085: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementTelephone and wireless communication

SECURE Technology Act

USA115th CongressHR-7327| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act or the SECURE Technology Act TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY AND OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) establish a policy applicable to individuals, organizations, and companies to report security vulnerabilities on DHS information systems; and (2) develop a process to address the mitigation or remediation of the vulnerabilities reported. DHS shall make such policy publicly available and submit a copy to Congress with the required remediation process. (Sec. 102) DHS shall establish, within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, a bug bounty pilot program to minimize security vulnerabilities. "Bug bounty program" means a program under which: (1) individuals, organizations, and companies are temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of DHS information systems; and (2) eligible individuals, organizations, and companies receive compensation in exchange for such reports. TITLE II--FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 (Sec. 202) This bill establishes a Federal Acquisition Security Council. The council shall: (1) identify and recommend development of supply chain risk management standards, guidelines, and practices for assessing and developing mitigation strategies to address supply chain risks; and (2) develop a strategic plan for addressing supply chain risks posed by the acquisition of certain technology and equipment (covered articles). (Sec. 203) The bill sets forth standards for executive agencies in assessing supply chain risks and extends to such agencies authorities for mitigating supply chain risks in the procurement of covered articles. (Sec. 204) The bill adds agency responsibilities relating to assessing and avoiding, mitigating, transferring, or accepting supply chain risks and complying with exclusion and removal orders.

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Timeline
Dec 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10291-10297)
Dec 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7327.
Dec 19, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10316-10317)
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H10291-10296)
View Vote
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7950)
Dec 20, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7950)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-390.
  • December 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 19, 2018
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 19, 2018
    Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 19, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10291-10297)


  • December 19, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7327.


  • December 19, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Massie objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • December 20, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10316-10317)


  • December 20, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H10291-10296)
    View Vote


  • December 20, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 20, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7950)


  • December 20, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7950)


  • December 20, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-390.
Will Hurd

Will Hurd

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-3085: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementTelephone and wireless communication