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Military Network Security: Plan to Transition to New Cybersecurity Standards.

This act mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to brief Congress on its strategy for upgrading military network security systems. The goal is to achieve higher cybersecurity standards, known as "zero trust," by 2027, which is vital for protecting sensitive military data and enhancing national security. While focused on internal military IT, stronger defense data protection indirectly benefits national safety.
Key points
Mandate for Modernization: DoD must plan to move away from legacy network security systems (JRSS) toward modern solutions.
Goal: Implement "zero trust" principles (continuous access verification) to better protect military data, regardless of user location.
Reporting Requirement: Military IT leaders must brief Congress on the details of this transition plan within 120 days.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9290
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2024-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency to jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the plan of the Department of Defense to transition away from the Joint Regional Security Stacks, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9290.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandate for Modernization: DoD must plan to move away from legacy network security systems (JRSS) toward modern solutions.
  • Goal: Implement "zero trust" principles (continuous access verification) to better protect military data, regardless of user location.
  • Reporting Requirement: Military IT leaders must brief Congress on the details of this transition plan within 120 days.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

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Security Informatization