What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Defense (DOD) rule titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. The program institutes policies regarding the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on defense contractor and subcontractor information systems during defense contract performance. The rule also identifies entities to which the rule applies and describes DOD implementation of the program.
Action Timeline
2025-02-12
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-02-12
Introduced in House
2025-02-12
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HJRES.40 pass?
HJRES.40 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 60%.
What does HJRES.40 do?
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Defense (DOD) rule titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. The program institutes policies regarding the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on defense contractor and subcontractor information systems during defense contract performance. The rule also identifies entiti…
Who sponsored HJRES.40?
HJRES.40 was sponsored by Andrew S. Clyde (R-Georgia).
Full Bill Text
119 HJ 40 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2025 Mr. Clyde submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program . That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092 (October 15, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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