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Computer Security Act of 1987

Introduced: January 6, 1987 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 8, 1988
Became Public Law No: 100-235.
Jan 8, 1988
Signed by President.
Dec 30, 1987
Presented to President.
Dec 30, 1987
Measure Signed in Senate.
Dec 22, 1987
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 1987
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 21, 1987
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 1987
Read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent.
Jun 23, 1987
Received in the Senate.
Jun 22, 1987
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 22, 1987
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 22, 1987
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Jun 11, 1987
Placed on Union Calendar No: 89.
Jun 11, 1987
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Government Operations. Report No: 100-153 (Part II).
Jun 11, 1987
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-153 (Part I).
May 20, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 20, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Apr 29, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Apr 29, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 7, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Apr 7, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 2, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 17, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 26, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 25, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 5, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials.
Feb 5, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.
Jan 16, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jan 6, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 6, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 6, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Computer Security Act of 1987 - Directs the National Bureau of Standards to establish a computer standards program for Federal computer systems, including guidelines for the security of such systems. Sets forth authorities of the Bureau in implementing such standards.

Establishes a Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board within the Department of Commerce to: (1) identify, and advise the Bureau and the Secretary of Commerce on, issues relating to computer systems security and privacy; and (2) report findings to the Secretary, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Security Agency, and the appropriate congressional committees.

Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the Secretary to promulgate standards and guidelines pertaining to Federal computer systems, on the basis of standards developed by the Bureau.

Requires each agency to provide mandatory periodic training in computer security, under guidelines developed by the Bureau, for all employees involved with the management, use, or operation of computer systems.

Requires each operator of Federal computer systems to establish a plan for the security and privacy of sensitive information. Requires the submission of such plans to the Bureau and the National Security Agency for advice and comment. Subjects such plans to disapproval by the Office of Management and Budget.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for specified provisions of this Act.

What's happening now January 8, 1988

Became Public Law No: 100-235.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1