On the recordMay 22, 2018
We are still uncovering more troubling evidence of the breadth, depth, and reach of Russia's interference in our most recent election, so I am pleased that the NDAA includes a provision requiring a National Intelligence Estimate of interference by Russia and China in democracies around the world, including our own. While understanding this threat is an important first step, we also need to take action to ensure we are doing everything possible to secure our own elections and defend the integrity of our democracy. My amendment would add a requirement that, following the submission of the NIE, the Secretary of Defense shall report to Congress on the specific efforts by the Department of Defense to deter such interference both at home and abroad. Protecting our elections, the foundation of our democracy, and those of our allies from outside influence by malign foreign actors is of paramount importance. Mr. Chair, I thank the chairman and the ranking member for including my amendment in this en bloc passage.
