Cyber Amendments to Watch in the House's Defense Authorization Bill

NextGov: The House Rules Committee will consider a slew of amendments to a major defense policy bill Tuesday afternoon, including amendments that address major congressional cybersecurity priorities.

An amendment from Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., for instance, would prohibit President Donald Trump from eliminating the role of White House cyber coordinator, a move that National Security Adviser John Bolton commenced last week.

Another amendment from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, would direct the Pentagon to prepare advanced plans to defend against state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting U.S. elections.

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