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This bill changes how the Pentagon handles cyber policy. It makes the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy a top adviser to the Secretary of Defense. This person must report directly to the Secretary and can share their views on cyber matters straight to the top without needing anyone else’s sign-off .
| Who is affected | What changes |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense leadership and the cyber policy office | The cyber policy lead is formally set as a top adviser, reports directly to the Secretary of Defense, and can speak to the Secretary without other approvals . |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced July 31, 2025 by Marion Michael Rounds · Last progress July 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in Senate