Bills · S 2603
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2603Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe most directly affected individuals would be the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, and other senior leadership within the Department of Defense. The Assistant Secretary's role would be significantly elevated, granting them more direct access and influence on cyber matters.
Indirectly, this could affect anyone involved in military cyber operations and national security planning, as the elevated status of cyber policy advice could lead to shifts in strategic priorities or resource allocation. American citizens would be broadly affected as the nation's cyber defenses and policies become more directly influenced by a top-level, dedicated advisor.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as a principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense.
This formalizes the position as a direct, primary advisor to the Secretary on cyber matters, elevating its importance.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to report directly to the Secretary of Defense.
This streamlines the chain of command, ensuring direct communication without intermediate bureaucratic layers.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Assistant Secretary to communicate views on cyber matters directly to the Secretary without requiring approval from other Department of Defense officials.
This ensures unfiltered advice reaches the Secretary of Defense, promoting candid and timely input on critical cyber issues.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2603
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2603Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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