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Representative Gary Palmer introduced a resolution to overturn a Pentagon rule establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This Congressional Review Act resolution aims to allow Congress a vote on significant regulatory actions. The Department of Defense completed the necessary steps to implement the CMMC rule, which adds third-party assessments to existing cybersecurity standards for contractors. While some stakeholders support CMMC for improving cybersecurity and enabling more efficient compliance, the resolution's success is uncertain due to limited legislative support. The resolution's goal is to ensure Congressional oversight of major rules impacting the public, not necessarily to oppose CMMC itself. Opponents warn that halting CMMC could jeopardize the defense industrial base's efforts toward cybersecurity compliance.

Ref: https://insidedefense.com/insider/lawmaker-introduces-resolution-roll-back-cmmc-program-final-rule

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