House authorizers' defense policy bill clears Armed Services panel, steeped in cyber provisions

By Charlie Mitchell / July 2, 2020 at 12:09 PM
The annual defense authorization bill cleared a hurdle late Wednesday, passing the House Armed Services Committee on a 56-0 vote and advancing a number of Cyberspace Solarium Commission and other cybersecurity proposals. Across the Capitol, Senate floor debate continues today on that chamber's version of the fiscal year 2021 defense policy bill, with only one vote so far on an amendment. Proposals based on Solarium recommendations have been folded into the Senate bill and others crafted into amendments by Sens...

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