LEGISLATION/H.J.Res. 221

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program".

118-HJRES-221118th CongressIntroduced Nov 15, 2024Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6](R-AL-6)

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Defense (DOD) rule titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. The program institutes policies regarding the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on defense contractor and subcontractor information systems during defense contract performance. The rule also identifies entities to which the rule applies and describes DOD implementation of the program.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPublic contracts and procurement

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 15, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Nov 15, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Nov 15, 2024Library of Congress