arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Enhanced Digital Security: New Rules for Government Contractors

This act aims to boost the digital security of government systems by requiring companies working with the state to disclose security vulnerabilities. Citizens can feel more secure knowing that data held by the government is better protected from cyberattacks. The changes are designed to reduce the risk of data breaches and disruptions to public services.
Key points
Companies contracting with the government must report discovered weaknesses in their digital systems.
New rules aim to improve the protection of citizens' data and the security of public services.
The regulations do not apply to small contracts, easing the burden on smaller businesses.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
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: 118_HR_5255
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2023-08-22
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with 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

Federal Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5255.

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 2023-08-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies contracting with the government must report discovered weaknesses in their digital systems.
  • New rules aim to improve the protection of citizens' data and the security of public services.
  • The regulations do not apply to small contracts, easing the burden on smaller businesses.
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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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

Informatization Security