Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026
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Overview
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the Federal Acquisition Security Council’s ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with foreign adversaries and covered sources of concern. It modifies definitions related to ‘source of concern,’ ‘designated order,’ and ‘recommended order,’ and establishes a dedicated Program Office within the Executive Office of the President to support the Council’s activities. The bill also updates the Council’s membership, clarifies its functions, and streamlines the process for issuing and rescinding security orders.
Key provisions
- Redefines key terms like ‘covered source of concern,’ ‘designated order,’ and ‘recommended order’ to clarify their meaning.
- Establishes a Federal Acquisition Security Council Program Office within the Executive Office of the President to provide administrative and policy support.
- Updates the Council’s membership, increasing the number of officials from intelligence agencies and other departments to enhance subject matter expertise.
- Clarifies the Council’s authority to issue designated and recommended orders to exclude or remove covered sources of concern and articles.
- Creates a process for the Council to review and modify security orders based on responses from affected sources.
- Mandates the Council to regularly report to Congress on security risks associated with acquisitions.
- Requires the Council to coordinate with agencies to ensure compliance with existing security regulations.
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