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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.

USA119th CongressS-2603| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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.

USA119th CongressS-2603| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
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.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted