44 U.S.C. § 3616 — Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Com-

Page 215 TITLE 44—PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS § 3616 Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this sec- tion is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022. CONSTRUCTION For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title. § 3615. Reports to Congress; GAO report (a) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Director shall sub- mit to the appropriate congressional commit- tees a report that includes the following: (1) During the preceding year, the status, ef- ficiency, and effectiveness of the General Services Administration under section 3609 and agencies under section 3613 and in sup- porting the speed, effectiveness, sharing, reuse, and security of authorizations to oper- ate for secure cloud computing products and services. (2) Progress towards meeting the metrics re- quired under section 3609(d). (3) Data on FedRAMP authorizations. (4) The average length of time to issue FedRAMP authorizations. (5) The number of FedRAMP authorizations submitted, issued, and denied for the pre- ceding year. (6) A review of progress made during the pre- ceding year in advancing automation tech- niques to securely automate FedRAMP proc- esses and to accelerate reporting under this section. (7) The number and characteristics of au- thorized cloud computing products and serv- ices in use at each agency consistent with guidance provided by the Director under sec- tion 3614. (8) A review of FedRAMP measures to ensure the security of data stored or processed by cloud service providers, which may include— (A) geolocation restrictions for provided products or services; (B) disclosures of foreign elements of sup- ply chains of acquired products or services; (C) continued disclosures of ownership of cloud service providers by foreign entities; and (D) encryption for data processed, stored, or transmitted by cloud service providers. (b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to the appropriate congressional commit- tees an assessment of the following: (1) The costs incurred by agencies and cloud service providers relating to the issuance of FedRAMP authorizations. (2) The extent to which agencies have proc- esses in place to continuously monitor the im- plementation of cloud computing products and services operating as Federal information sys- tems. (3) How often and for which categories of products and services agencies use FedRAMP authorizations. (4) The unique costs and potential burdens incurred by cloud computing companies that are small business concerns (as defined in sec- tion 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) as a part of the FedRAMP authoriza- tion process. (Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3455.) REPEAL OF SECTION For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below. Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The date of enactment of this section, referred to in text, is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–263, which was approved Dec. 23, 2022. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this sec- tion is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022. CONSTRUCTION For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title. § 3616. Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Com- mittee (a) ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSES, AND DUTIES.— (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (re- ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Committee’’) to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of agency adoption, use, authorization, moni- toring, acquisition, and security of cloud com- puting products and services to enable agency mission and administrative priorities. (2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Com- mittee are the following: (A) To examine the operations of FedRAMP and determine ways that author- ization processes can continuously be im- proved, including the following: (i) Measures to increase agency reuse of FedRAMP authorizations. (ii) Proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden, confusion, and cost associated with FedRAMP authorizations for cloud service providers. (iii) Measures to increase the number of FedRAMP authorizations for cloud com- puting products and services offered by small businesses concerns (as defined by section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (iv) Proposed actions that can be adopt- ed to reduce the burden and cost of FedRAMP authorizations for agencies. (B) Collect information and feedback on agency compliance with and implementation of FedRAMP requirements. (C) Serve as a forum that facilitates com- munication and collaboration among the FedRAMP stakeholder community. Page 216 TITLE 44—PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS § 3616 1 See References in Text note below. (3) DUTIES.—The duties of the Committee in- clude providing advice and recommendations to the Administrator, the FedRAMP Board, and agencies on technical, financial, pro- grammatic, and operational matters regarding secure adoption of cloud computing products and services. (b) MEMBERS.— (1) COMPOSITION.—The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 15 members who are qualified representatives from the public and private sectors, appointed by the Adminis- trator, in consultation with the Director, as follows: (A) The Administrator or the Administra- tor’s designee, who shall be the Chair of the Committee. (B) At least 1 representative each from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Stand- ards and Technology. (C) At least 2 officials who serve as the Chief Information Security Officer within an agency, who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the Committee. (D) At least 1 official serving as Chief Pro- curement Officer (or equivalent) in an agen- cy, who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the Committee. (E) At least 1 individual representing an independent assessment service. (F) At least 5 representatives from unique businesses that primarily provide cloud com- puting services or products, including at least 2 representatives from a small business concern (as defined by section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a))). (G) At least 2 other representatives of the Federal Government as the Administrator determines necessary to provide sufficient balance, insights, or expertise to the Com- mittee. (2) DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT.—Each mem- ber of the Committee shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section. (3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Each non-Federal mem- ber of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that the initial terms for members may be staggered 1-, 2-, or 3-year terms to establish a rotation in which one-third of the members are selected each year. Any such member may be ap- pointed for not more than 2 consecutive terms. (B) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the Com- mittee shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. Any mem- ber appointed to fill a vacancy occurring be- fore the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expira- tion of that member’s term until a successor has taken office. (c) MEETINGS AND RULES OF PROCEDURES.— (1) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall hold not fewer than 3 meetings in a calendar year, at such time and place as determined by the Chair. (2) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Committee shall meet and begin the oper- ations of the Committee. (3) RULES OF PROCEDURE.—The Committee may establish rules for the conduct of the business of the Committee if such rules are not inconsistent with this section or other ap- plicable law. (d) EMPLOYEE STATUS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—A member of the Com- mittee (other than a member who is appointed to the Committee in connection with another Federal appointment) shall not be considered an employee of the Federal Government by reason of any service as such a member, ex- cept for the purposes of section 5703 of title 5, relating to travel expenses. (2) PAY NOT PERMITTED.—A member of the Committee covered by paragraph (1) may not receive pay by reason of service on the Com- mittee. (e) APPLICABILITY TO THE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.—Section 14 of the Federal Advi- sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 1 shall not apply to the Committee. (f) DETAIL OF EMPLOYEES.—Any Federal Gov- ernment employee may be detailed to the Com- mittee without reimbursement from the Com- mittee, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular em- ployment without interruption. (g) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Committee may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as agencies. (h) REPORTS.— (1) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Committee may submit to the Administrator and Congress in- terim reports containing such findings, con- clusions, and recommendations as have been agreed to by the Committee. (2) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this sec- tion, and annually thereafter, the Committee shall submit to the Administrator and Con- gress a report containing such findings, con- clusions, and recommendations as have been agreed to by the Committee. (Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3456.) REPEAL OF SECTION For repeal of section by section 5921(d)(1) of Pub. L. 117–263, see Effective Date of Repeal note below. Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2), (c)(2), and (h)(2), is the date of enact- ment of Pub. L. 117–263, which was approved Dec. 23, 2022. Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (e), is section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Page 217 TITLE 44—PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS § 3901 which was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Govern- ment Organization and Employees, and was repealed and restated as section 1013 of Title 5 by Pub. L. 117–286, §§ 3(a), 7, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4204, 4361. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LIX, § 5921(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3458, provided that the repeal of this sec- tion is effective on the date that is 5 years after Dec. 23, 2022. CONSTRUCTION For rule of construction regarding section 5921 of Pub. L. 117–263, see section 5921(e) of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3607 of this title. CHAPTER 37—ADVERTISEMENTS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Sec. 3701. Advertisements for contracts in District of Columbia. 3702. Advertisements not to be published without written authority. 3703. Rate of payment for advertisements, notices, and proposals. § 3701. Advertisements for contracts in District of Columbia Advertisements for contracts for the public service may not be published in any newspaper published and printed in the District of Colum- bia unless the supplies or labor covered by the advertisement are to be furnished or performed in the District of Columbia or in the adjoining counties of Maryland or Virginia. (Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1305.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 321 (R.S. § 79; June 20, 1874, ch. 328, 18 Stat. 90; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1, 18 Stat. 317; July 31, 1876, ch. 246, 19 Stat. 105; Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, § 17(b), 60 Stat. 811; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 20, § 2(b), eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3178, 64 Stat. 1272). § 3702. Advertisements not to be published with- out written authority Advertisements, notices, or proposals for an executive department of the Government, or for a bureau or office connected with it, may not be published in a newspaper except under written authority from the head of the department; and a bill for advertising or publication may not be paid unless there is presented with the bill a copy of the written authority. (Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1305.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 324 (R.S. § 3828). § 3703. Rate of payment for advertisements, no- tices, and proposals Advertisements, notices, proposals for con- tracts, and all forms of advertising required by law for the several departments of the Govern- ment may be paid for at a price not to exceed the commercial rates charged to private individ- uals, with the usual discounts. But the heads of the several departments may secure lower terms at special rates when the public interest re- quires it. The rates shall include the furnishing of lawful evidence, under oath, of publication, to be made and furnished by the printer or pub- lisher making publication. (Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1305.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., §§ 322, 325 (R.S. § 853; June 20, 1878, ch. 359, § 1, 20 Stat. 216; Sept. 23, 1950, ch. 1010, § 5, 64 Stat. 986). The second sentence of former section 325 was added. The balance was superseded by former section 322 which will be found in section 3703 of the revision. CHAPTER 39—GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE: OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Sec. 3901. Purpose and establishment of the Office of In- spector General. 3902. Appointment of Inspector General; super- vision; removal; pay; limits on bonuses; counsel. 3903. Duties, responsibilities, authority, and re- ports. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2019—Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title XVI, § 1602(c)(2), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3212, substituted ‘‘Appointment of In- spector General; supervision; removal; pay; limits on bonuses; counsel’’ for ‘‘Appointment of Inspector Gen- eral; supervision; removal’’ in item 3902. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME ‘‘Government Publishing Office’’ substituted for ‘‘Government Printing Office’’ in chapter heading on authority of section 1301(b) of Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537, set out as a note pre- ceding section 301 of this title. § 3901. Purpose and establishment of the Office of Inspector General In order to create an independent and objec- tive office— (1) to conduct and supervise audits and in- vestigations relating to the Government Pub- lishing Office; (2) to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and (3) to provide a means of keeping the Direc- tor of the Government Publishing Office and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration and operations of the Gov- ernment Publishing Office; there is hereby established an Office of Inspector General in the Government Publishing Office. (Added Pub. L. 100–504, title II, § 202, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2530; amended Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, § 1301(b), (c)(1), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2014—Par. (3). Pub. L. 113–235, § 1301(c)(1), substituted ‘‘Director of the Government Publishing Office’’ for ‘‘Public Printer’’.