Search Results: keywords:"federal contractors"

  • S. 5028 — To require Federal contractors to implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,036

    S. 5028 requires federal contractors to establish a vulnerability disclosure policy in line with guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill mandates updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to include requirements for contractors...

    Simple Explanation

    Federal contractors have to follow special rules to find and fix problems in their computer systems, just like following instructions in a guidebook. If it's important for protecting the country or for special projects, some rules can be skipped, but they have to explain why.

  • S. 4902 — To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:35,746

    The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act aims to prevent and address discrimination and harassment in employment. It requires employers to adopt non-discrimination policies, conduct regular training, and establish a task force to study workplace harassment. The bill also prohibits...

    Simple Explanation

    The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act is a plan to make jobs fair and safe, asking bosses to have rules against being mean or unfair. It also gives money to help people who have been treated badly at work and makes sure everyone follows the rules, even small businesses.

  • S. 3139 — To ensure that Federal contractors comply with child labor laws, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,929

    The bill, titled the "Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act," aims to ensure that federal contractors follow child labor laws. It mandates that companies contracting with federal agencies disclose any violations of child labor laws from the past three years and work with the Secretary of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants companies working with the government to play fair and not use child workers. If they have broken the rules before, they have to tell the truth and fix things, or else they can't work with the government anymore.

  • S. 5309 — To require all Federal contractors and subcontractors to enroll in, and maintain compliance with, the E–Verify Program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,641

    The bill S. 5309 aims to ensure that all Federal contractors and subcontractors are enrolled in and comply with the E-Verify Program. It introduces a requirement for entities seeking government contracts to certify their participation and adherence to E-Verify rules....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants all companies working with the government to use a special system called E-Verify to check that their workers are allowed to work in the country. It's like making sure everyone is playing by the rules to have fair and safe jobs.

  • S. 5028 — To require Federal contractors to implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,174

    S. 5028 requires federal contractors to have a vulnerability disclosure policy that aligns with guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill mandates updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure these contractors address potential security...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that companies working with the government have to have a plan for finding and fixing computer problems, following certain rules, but sometimes they can skip these rules if it’s super important for safety or research.