Contact Congress about H.R. 872: Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025
Many federal contractors would need a clear way to receive reports about cyber weak spots. Federal rule writers would update the main contract rulebooks, using existing government and industry standards. Agencies could waive the rule for national security or research reasons, but Congress would have to be told.
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Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 872: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that do larger federal contract work or run federal information systems for agencies. It also affects federal agencies that write contracts and oversee contractor cybersecurity. Security researchers and others who find cyber weak spots could get clearer places to report problems.
Why this matters: Cyber flaws in contractor systems can put federal data and operations at risk. This bill tries to make reporting those flaws more routine and less confusing. It could help contractors find and fix problems sooner. But the final impact will depend on the contract rules agencies write and how often they grant waivers.
Key provisions in H.R. 872
- Covered federal contractors would need a way to receive reports about possible cyber weak spots. This applies to systems they use to carry out federal contracts.
- The Office of Management and Budget would write recommended contract language within 180 days after the bill becomes law. It must consult the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Cyber Director, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other appropriate federal departments.
- The new civilian contract language must follow National Institute of Standards and Technology guidance. That guidance comes from the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020, which deals with internet-connected device security.
- The civilian contract updates should match federal processes for reporting and coordinating cyber flaw disclosures when practical. They should also follow ISO 29147 and ISO 30111, or later replacement standards.
- The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council would have 180 days to update the main civilian federal contract rulebook. The clock starts when it receives the recommendations.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 872
- What is H.R. 872?
- Many federal contractors would need a clear way to receive reports about cyber weak spots. Federal rule writers would update the main contract rulebooks, using existing government and industry standards. Agencies could waive the rule for national security or research reasons, but Congress would have to be told.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 872?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 872?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 872 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
