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HR 10332

Military Cyber Defense Modernization Act of 2024

118th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon

Modernizes U.S. military cyber defense across DoD, boosting tools, training, and coordination to strengthen national cyber posture.

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Bill Summary · HR 10332

HR 10332 — Military Cyber Defense Modernization Act of 2024

Overview

  • Bill number and title: HR 10332, Military Cyber Defense Modernization Act of 2024.
  • Purpose (based on title): The bill is aimed at modernizing the U.S. military’s cyber defense capabilities. The exact provisions are not provided in the available summary, but the title signals a focus on strengthening, updating, and integrating cyber defense across the Department of Defense (DoD) and related military cyber programs.

Key provisions (availability of text is not provided)

  • The specific statutory changes, program authorities, funding levels, and timelines are not included in the information provided.
  • Based on the title, potential areas such legislation commonly addresses may include:
    • modernization of cyber defense programs and capabilities
    • authorities to acquire and field cyber defense tools
    • improvements to training, readiness, and personnel development for the cyberwarfare workforce
    • governance and coordination across DoD components and U.S. Cyber Command
    • reporting, oversight, and accountability measures
  • Note: The above are potential focus areas inferred from the bill’s title and are not confirmed provisions without the actual text.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Don Bacon. The sponsor designation indicates leadership support in the House for the bill’s stated modernization objective.

Legislative actions to date

  • Introduced: December 10, 2024
  • Referral: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on December 10, 2024
  • The bill’s status indicates it is at an early stage of the legislative process; no further committee actions or floor actions are documented in the provided information.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Primary beneficiaries (likely): Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, and military service cyber components, through potential modernization of capabilities and authorities.
  • Secondary stakeholders: Defense contractors and industry partners involved in cyber security, as well as DoD civilian and military personnel focused on cyber defense functions.
  • Potential impacts if enacted: Enhanced modernization of cyber defense capabilities, streamlined authorities for acquisition and deployment of cyber defense tools, and strengthened oversight and coordination across DoD cyber programs. Specific dollar amounts, timelines, and performance metrics would depend on the final text.

Next steps and timeline

  • Monitor for committee hearings, potential amendments, and a floor vote.
  • If advanced, the bill could be subject to further markup and negotiation before potential passage in the House and consideration in the Senate.

Notes: This summary reflects the information provided (bill number, title, sponsor, status) and indicates where the actual text would be needed for detailed provisions and precise impact. If you can provide the bill text or a link to the full statute, I can produce a precise, line-by-line summary of all provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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