Authorizing Military Reserves for Active Duty in Major Cyber Emergencies.
This law allows military authorities to quickly call up members of the Selected Reserve to active duty for up to one year to respond to severe cyberattacks that threaten national security, the economy, or public health. While intended to bolster national digital defenses, this means certain citizens (reservists) may face involuntary activation, disrupting their civilian lives and employment. The change aims to ensure a rapid response capability to protect key national digital systems.
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The Secretary of Defense can order Selected Reserve units or members to active duty for up to 365 days to respond to significant cyber incidents.
This activation can happen without the reservist's consent if the incident threatens U.S. security, the economy, or public health and safety (e.g., attacks on critical infrastructure).
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