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DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021

Introduced: July 21, 2021 Introduced by: Torres, Ritchie Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Oct 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5698-5699)
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.
Sep 29, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.
Sep 29, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5535-5536)
Sep 29, 2021
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 20, 2021 House · vote #319 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 412–2 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 21, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1