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FedRAMP Authorization Act

USA116th CongressHR-3941| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2020
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jul 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 5, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.
Feb 5, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.
Feb 5, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H815-819)
Feb 5, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3941.
Feb 5, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 5, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H815-817)
Feb 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 5, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.


  • February 5, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.


  • February 5, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H815-819)


  • February 5, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3941.


  • February 5, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 5, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H815-817)


  • February 5, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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FedRAMP Authorization Act

USA116th CongressHR-3941| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 5, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.
Feb 5, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.
Feb 5, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H815-819)
Feb 5, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3941.
Feb 5, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 5, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H815-817)
Feb 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 5, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.


  • February 5, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-391.


  • February 5, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 5, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H815-819)


  • February 5, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3941.


  • February 5, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 5, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H815-817)


  • February 5, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic participation and lobbying