To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to obtain an independent cybersecurity assessment of information systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 27, 2022
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 27, 2022.
6 Cosponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Garbarino Bills In Support of Veterans Pass House Veterans Affairs Committee”
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino [R-NY2]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jul 25, 2022
“Rep. Mace on Passage of Four Bills out of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs”
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Rep. Nancy Mace [R-SC1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jul 19, 2022
“the daily leader: thursday, november 17, 2022”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Nov 16, 2022
More statements at ProPublica Represent...
What stakeholders are saying
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 3863: Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act of 2022
Introduced on Mar 17, 2022. 89% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Mar 30, 2022
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Introduced
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Jul 19, 2022
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Ordered Reported
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Nov 11, 2022
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Text Published
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Nov 17, 2022
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Dec 19, 2022
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Passed Senate
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Dec 27, 2022
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 7299 (117th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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