In an effort to ensure all providers have the ability to verify their product and obtain a StateRAMP Authorized status, and in response to community feedback, the StateRAMP Board and Nominating Committee formed the StateRAMP Approvals Committee. The Approvals Committee is comprised of at least five members representing state and local government and higher education and is responsible for serving as the sponsoring government body required for the StateRAMP Authorized security status. Approvals Committee members possess the necessary technical and government policy knowledge and capabilities to review and approve product security packages and ensure government industry verification needs are met.