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Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of the FedRAMP program:

“I championed codification of the FedRAMP program in 2023 to ensure a more efficient, cost-effective security framework for agencies using modern cloud services. This past July, OMB issued statutorily required guidance on the implementation of that program. To date, the Trump Administration has not consulted Congress on changes to the program or new guidance regarding its implementation – a radical departure from the longstanding partnership between Congress and the Executive Branch on this issue. My goal remains, as it has always been, a program that ensures the security of cloud-based services in an efficient manner but let me be clear – Congress plays an integral role in ensuring the implementation of a program that is both streamlined and rigorous. Any effort to improve these objectives must comply with current law. The beginning of this Administration has been defined by chaos and a lack of transparency. This is already law. Congress must be consulted on proposed changes to the program and the Administration must provide clear assurance that it will result in effective and rigorous security outcomes.”

Connolly is the author of the FedRAMP Authorization Act, which codified FedRAMP into federal law as part of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act.