S. 2975 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 647 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2975 [Report No. 114–361] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2016Mrs. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 27, 2016Reported by Mr. Johnson, with amendmentsOmit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To provide agencies with discretion in securing information technology and information systems. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016. 2. Agency discretion to secure information technology and information systems (a) In general In carrying out section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, any action taken by the head of an agency that is necessary to limit, restrict, or prohibit access to any website the head of the agency determines to present a current or future security weakness or risk to the information technology or information system under the control of the agency, and any impact or implementation of such action, shall not be subject to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Consideration of communication needs (1) In general After taking an action under subsection (a), the head of an agency shall, upon the request of employees of the agency, take into consideration and seek guidance on the personal communication needs of the employees of the agency. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to establish a right to collective bargaining. (b) (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the terms agency and information system have the meanings given the terms in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code; and (2) the term information technology has the meaning given the term in section 3552 of title 44, United States Code. September 27, 2016Reported with amendments