Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB6256

Introduced
11/7/23  

Caption

To require that the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau of Information Resources submit an annual report that lists all the information technology procurement awards and contracts that were awarded over $10,000,000.

Impact

This bill will have a significant impact on state laws governing information technology procurement and cybersecurity practices. By necessitating detailed reporting on contract awards and the associated cybersecurity risks, the legislation is designed to promote a higher standard of risk assessment within government procurement processes. As a result, it is expected to enhance the scrutinization of how federal agencies address cybersecurity in their information acquisitions, ideally leading to more secure information systems and reduced risk of breaches.

Summary

House Bill 6256 mandates that the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau of Information Resources submit an annual report detailing all information technology procurement contracts that exceed $10 million. The aim is to enhance the transparency and accountability of federal information technology acquisitions, particularly around cybersecurity risks associated with these contracts. The legislation reflects a growing legislative priority to manage cybersecurity risks stemming from government contracts, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 6256 may arise from concerns about the adequacy of the reporting requirements and the implementation of cybersecurity measures. Opponents might argue that such reporting could place unnecessary burdens on agencies or that the requirements do not go far enough in ensuring the security of information technology systems. Additionally, questions may be raised about the effectiveness of merely requiring reports versus implementing robust oversight mechanisms to ensure that organizations follow through on risk mitigation strategies detailed in their reports.

Companion Bills

US HB6190

Related To provide for cybersecurity prioritization in formation technology procurement.

Previously Filed As

US SB686

RESTRICT Act Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act

US HB4552

Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2024

US HB6190

To provide for cybersecurity prioritization in formation technology procurement.

US HB300

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.

US HB9566

SHARE IT Act Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act

US HB53

Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.

US HB5116

Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

US HB6238

To require the Secretary of State to report a Government Accountability Office High Risk List for weaknesses in the department's information technology acquisitions and operations, human capital management, Federal real property, and personal security clearance of the United States.

US SB76

Standing with Moms Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate information about pregnancy-related resources. Specifically, HHS must maintain a public website (life.gov) that lists such resources that are available through federal, state, and local governments and private entities. Additionally, HHS must maintain on its website a portal that provides a user, based on the user's responses to a series of questions, tailored information about pregnancy resources available in the user's zip code and risks related to abortion. HHS must develop a plan to conduct follow-up outreach to users of the portal (if the user consents to the outreach). States must recommend resources that meet criteria set by HHS for including through the portal. HHS may award grants to states to establish or support a system that aggregates resources to include on the portal. Further, the Health Resources and Services Administration must share information about life.gov and the portal through the Maternal Mental Health Hotline. HHS must also ensure that the life.gov website and hotline are available to families who speak languages other than English. The bill excludes from life.gov, the portal, and the hotline resources provided by entities that (1) perform, induce, refer for, or counsel in favor of abortions; or (2) financially support such entities. The bill also requires HHS to report on traffic to life.gov and the portal, gaps in services available to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and related matters.

US HB262

All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2023 or the ALERT Act of 2023 This bill establishes various reporting requirements with respect to federal agency rulemaking. Specifically, each agency must submit a monthly report to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for each rule the agency expects to propose or finalize during the following year, including information about the objectives and legal basis for the rule as well as whether the rule is subject to periodic review based on its significant economic impact. Additionally, each agency must submit a monthly report for any rule expected to be finalized during the following year for which the agency has issued a general notice of proposed rulemaking, including an approximate schedule for completing action on the rule and an estimate of its cost and economic effects. OIRA must publish this information online and, subject to certain exceptions, a rule may not take effect until the information has been published for at least six months. The bill also requires OIRA to annually publish in the Federal Register specified information it receives from agencies under this bill, including a list of each rule an agency has proposed and the total cost of all rules proposed or finalized. OIRA must further publish online (1) any analysis of the costs or benefits of rules that were proposed or finalized during the previous year, and (2) a list of rules that were subjected to various forms of review during the previous year.

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