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DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4611| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Sep 14, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Sep 14, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.
Sep 29, 2021
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)
Sep 29, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)
Oct 20, 2021
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)
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Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • September 14, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.


  • September 14, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.


  • September 29, 2021
    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 29, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)


  • September 29, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.


  • September 29, 2021
    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.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)


  • October 20, 2021
    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)
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  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurement

DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4611| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
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 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.

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Sep 14, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Sep 14, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.
Sep 29, 2021
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)
Sep 29, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)
Oct 20, 2021
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)
View Vote
Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • September 14, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.


  • September 14, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-120.


  • September 29, 2021
    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 29, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)


  • September 29, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.


  • September 29, 2021
    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.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)


  • October 20, 2021
    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)
    View Vote


  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurement