A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on matters within the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary, and for other purposes.

This bill amends Title 10, United States Code, to formally designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as a principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense. This designation applies to all matters falling within the Assistant Secretary's specific responsibilities, enhancing their direct advisory role. The legislation further mandates that the Assistant Secretary for Cyber Policy will report directly to the Secretary of Defense, bypassing any intervening authority within the department. Additionally, it grants the Assistant Secretary the ability to communicate their views on relevant cyber policy matters directly to the Secretary without requiring the approval or concurrence of other Department of Defense officials.