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US S3505

US S3505
Defense Support for Cyber Emergencies Response Act of 2023


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Introduced
12/13/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the ordering of units of the Selected Reserve to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Defense Support for Cyber Emergencies Response Act of 2023, amends Title 10 of the United States Code to authorize the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to order units of the Selected Reserve (a specialized reserve force of the U.S. Armed Forces) to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents. These "covered incidents" include cyber attacks or data breaches affecting Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security systems that are likely to harm national security, foreign relations, the economy, or the public's well-being. The bill also outlines the conditions under which such orders can be terminated, either by the President, the relevant Secretary, or by law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 12/13/2023)

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