S-1798 : Still Just a Bill


Department of Defense Principal Cyber Advisors Act of 2019

This bill requires each military department to designate a Principal Cyber Advisor, responsible for advising each department on cyber forces, cyber programs, and cybersecurity matters, including those relating to weapons systems, enabling infrastructure, the defense industrial base, and Department of Defense information services. The bill directs each department to review its current governance model for cybersecurity no later than January 1, 2021.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Computers and information technology
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Military command and structure
  • Military education and training
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Public contracts and procurement
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Defense

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