HR 6256
To require that the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau of Information Resources submit an annual report that lists all the information technology procurement awards and contracts that were awarded over $10,000,000.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Department of State’s Chief Information Officer to submit an annual report detailing all information technology procurement contracts awarded for over $10 million. The report must outline the cybersecurity risks associated with these contracts, justify the selection of the winning bidder, and explain the Department’s strategy for mitigating those risks. The bill also emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity prioritization in IT procurement and specifically directs the report to the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees.
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