Bill > S2601

This bill aims to improve the planning, programming, and budget coordination for the cyber mission force of the Armed Forces by amending Title 10 of the United States Code. Specifically, the bill gives the Commander of the United States Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) direct responsibility for managing resources to train, equip, operate, and sustain the cyber mission force, under the authority of the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense. The Commander will be tasked with preparing program objective memorandums and budget submissions specifically for the cyber mission force, which must be separate from other military department budgets. The bill establishes a consultation process between the CYBERCOM Commander and military department Secretaries regarding funding for reserve component cyber units, ensuring that if either party disagrees with the proposed funding levels, their views must be included in the budget proposal submitted to the Secretary of Defense. Notably, the Commander's responsibilities do not include military pay and allowances or facility support provided by military departments. The goal is to create a more streamlined and transparent budgeting process for the increasingly important cyber mission force.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2601/all-info