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REC-IAS-ADA Actually Do Assessments

FedRAMP Consolidated Rules (2026) 2026.09.13.02 against 2026.07.14.01
All changes in this version
modified REC: FedRAMP Recognition of Independent Assessment Services
Why it changed, in the publisher's words

2026-06-24: Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.

https://github.com/FedRAMP/rules/commits/main/fedramp-consolidated-rules.json

Title

Actually Do Assessments

Control

Assessors MUST complete at least 2 initial or ongoing assessments for Class B, C, or D FedRAMP Certifications every 2 years to maintain FedRAMP Recognition.

Discussion

For a newly FedRAMP Recognized Assessor, this rule applies beginning on the initial date of FedRAMP Recognition if that date is later than 2026-06-01.
Corrective action: FedRAMP will notify assessors when they are within 6 months of losing FedRAMP Recognition under this rule and request a corrective action plan.
Corrective action: Assessors whose corrective action plan is not accepted will lose FedRAMP Recognition and must supply an alternative corrective action plan to move toward renewed FedRAMP Recognition.