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This bill amends title 10 of the United States Code to enhance the role and authority of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy within the Department of Defense. Specifically, the bill establishes that the Assistant Secretary will serve as a principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on cyber-related matters, with three key provisions: first, the Assistant Secretary will operate subject to the Secretary's authority, direction, and control; second, they will report directly to the Secretary without any intermediate supervisory officials; and third, they will have the ability to communicate their views on cyber policy matters directly to the Secretary without needing prior approval from other Department of Defense officials. This change aims to streamline communication and decision-making processes related to cyber policy by giving the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy a more direct line of communication and increased organizational importance within the Department of Defense's leadership structure.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2603/all-info