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FedRAMP updates Consolidated Rules for 2026 with clarifications and JSON schema corrections

Original title: Updated Consolidated Rules for 2026 to clarify some FedRAMP rules and correct some issues in the FedRAMP JSON schemas

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Source: fedramp.gov
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Framework: FedRAMP
CR26 source
in 53 days
CR26 becomes mandatory: new Rev5 applications and all active 20x certifications must follow it source

Why it matters

FedRAMP has released updated Consolidated Rules for 2026 that clarify existing FedRAMP requirements and address issues in the FedRAMP JSON schemas. These updates aim to improve clarity for cloud service providers and assessors implementing FedRAMP compliance. The JSON schema corrections help ensure accurate representation of FedRAMP authorization data and reduce implementation errors.

What changed

  • FedRAMP rules clarified in the 2026 Consolidated Rules
  • FedRAMP JSON schemas corrected to resolve identified issues

Who is affected

Cloud service providers, 3PAOs (Third Party Assessment Organizations), and federal agencies conducting FedRAMP authorizations

What to do

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