HR 8779
116th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Federal Cybersecurity Oversight Act of 2020
Introduced: November 18, 2020
Introduced by:
Underwood, Lauren
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Federal Cybersecurity Oversight Act of 2020
This bill limits exemptions, and the duration of exemptions, from federal cybersecurity requirements and adds reporting requirements with respect to such exemptions. Specifically, exemptions may only be granted by the Office of Management and Budget and expire after one year.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
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