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