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HR 7327 115th Congress House Emergency Management Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Executive agency funding and structure Government information and archives Public contracts and procurement Telephone and wireless communication

SECURE Technology Act

Introduced: December 19, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-390.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 19, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 19, 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)
Dec 19, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10316-10317)
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.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 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7327.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10291-10297)
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 19, 2018 House · vote #440 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 362–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now December 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-390.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3085 Related bill Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Lieu, Ted
California · Dec 19, 2018
McCarthy, Kevin
· Dec 19, 2018
Ratcliffe, John
· Dec 19, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7327: SECURE Technology Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7327/
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