William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “My amendment would require the President to create a charter that codifies the formal establishment of an interagency…”

“My amendment would require the President to create a charter that codifies the formal establishment of an interagency body to coordinate and deconflict full-spectrum military cyber operations for the Federal Government. It supports and complements initiatives already included in the National Defense Authorization Act to improve the efficient use of military cyber operations that support military missions and objectives. At the same time, I want to be clear what this amendment does not do. I want to assure those who may have been confused by the language that it does not authorize the interagency body to manage spectrum resources, whether federal, state, or non-governmental. Nor does it authorize the interagency body to impose obligations or other regulations on the private sector. It is based on research the Government Accountability Office carried out for the committee, and it will improve the ability of the Department to integrate cyber effects into its operational planning. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Westmoreland). The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. McKeon). The en bloc amendments were agreed to. Amendments En Bloc No. 5 Offered by Mr. McKeon Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, pursuant to H. Res. 661, I offer amendments en bloc. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc No. 5 consisting of amendment Nos.…”