Bill · S. 1899· Senate(119-S-1899)
Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Warner
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025," focuses on cybersecurity protocols for federal contractors. It directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to review and recommend updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation regarding vulnerability disclosure programs. These updates aim to ensure covered contractors implement policies consistent with NIST guidelines. Following these recommendations, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council is tasked with amending the FAR to require contractors to address potential security vulnerabilities in systems used for federal contracts. The bill also allows for agency waivers under specific national security or research circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill strengthens national security by requiring federal contractors to implement standardized vulnerability disclosure policies.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The bill enhances systemic security by requiring vulnerability disclosure policies for federal contractors.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal oversight of contractor security protocols via the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill may impose new regulatory compliance burdens on federal contractors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Cybersecurity for Federal Systems: By requiring covered contractors to solicit and address information about potential security vulnerabilities, the bill aims to protect information systems owned or controlled by contractors that are used to perform federal contracts (Section 2(b)).
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Standardized Security Protocols: The bill ensures that contractor vulnerability disclosure policies are consistent with NIST guidelines and aligned with industry best-recognized standards, such as ISO Standards 29147 and 30111 (Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No New Funding Provided: The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma