A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on matters within the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary, and for other purposes.

This bill would elevate the role of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy by designating them as the principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense for matters within their responsibility. It adds a direct reporting line to the Secretary and allows the ASD for Cyber Policy to communicate views directly to the Secretary without needing prior approval or concurrence from other DoD officials. The arrangement remains subject to the Secretary’s authority, direction, and control. In practical terms, the change aims to streamline and centralize cyber policy decision-making within the Department of Defense by ensuring direct access and input to the Secretary on relevant matters.