arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Defense Procurement

This act aims to enhance digital security in Department of Defense procurement. It introduces new training for individuals responsible for software and cybersecurity hardware acquisitions to better protect data and systems. Citizens may experience an indirect impact through increased national security and critical infrastructure protection.
Key points
New training for Department of Defense officials on cybersecurity and software acquisition.
Streamlining approval processes for information assurance and cybersecurity in defense procurement.
Enhancing national defense capabilities against digital threats, contributing to overall security.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Expired
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9262
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2022-11-03
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To make improvements to cybersecurity acquisition policies of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9262.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New training for Department of Defense officials on cybersecurity and software acquisition.
  • Streamlining approval processes for information assurance and cybersecurity in defense procurement.
  • Enhancing national defense capabilities against digital threats, contributing to overall security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Informatization Public Investments