LEGISLATION/H.J.Res. 40

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".

119-HJRES-40119th CongressIntroduced Feb 12, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
Committee
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Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9](R-GA-9)

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.
Feb 12, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025Library of Congress