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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21, 2022: Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) listens as Transportation Security Administrator David Pekoske speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images).

Bipartisan Senate bill would establish federal AI acquisition guardrails

A new bill from Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich. and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., would require agencies to assess the risks of AI before acquiring it.

11 hours ago By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21: Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) listens as Transportation Security Administrator David Pekoske speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images).

Bipartisan Senate proposal calls for AI workforce framework from NIST

The new legislation would direct NIST to develop a workforce framework for artificial intelligence and explore frameworks for other emerging and critical technology roles.

Feb 13, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 21: Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) speaks to Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) at a hearing to discuss security threats 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the U.S. Capitol on September 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Nash – Pool/Getty Images)

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to improve federal agencies’ customer service

The Improving Government Services Act pushes federal agencies to develop plans to implement private-sector customer experience best practices into public programs.

Oct 19, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Lawmakers reintroduce legislation to consolidate agency software procurement

The proposed legislation replicates the SAMOSA Act, which was proposed in September.

Mar 23, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

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Senators propose open source software risk framework in new bill

The legislation would require CISA to develop a new cybersecurity framework for agencies and critical infrastructure owners and operators.

Sep 22, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Congress, U.S. Capitol Building, House, Senate — The dome of US Capitol is seen through a skylight from the Visitors Center on Oct. 14, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Senate lawmakers propose combining cyber incident reporting, FedRAMP and FISMA legislation

The new legislation would require infrastructure owners and operators and civilian federal agencies to report substantial cyberattacks to CISA.

Feb 9, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

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Lawmakers introduce bill to support adoption of secure cloud tech at federal agencies

The legislation is similar to the FedRAMP Authorization Act proposed by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va.

Nov 2, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Lawmakers introduce bill to increase oversight of federal contractors’ use of AI

If enacted, the legislation would give the Office of Management and Budget new oversight responsibilities.

Oct 21, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

FISMA reform bill amendment cuts agency breach notification period to 72 hours

The proposed timeline for government departments to notify Congress of a breach has been brought into line with private sector disclosure requirements.

Oct 6, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 11: Chairman Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) (R) speaks with Ranking Member Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images)

FISMA reform bill would require agencies to notify Congress of cyber breaches within 5 days

The legislative proposals would introduce strict new reporting requirements for senior government IT leaders.

Oct 4, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones