Bills · S 2607
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2607Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to prohibit the availability of funds to modify authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and for other purposes.
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would temporarily freeze the operational framework of a crucial part of our national security: the U.S. Cyber Command. If passed, the military wouldn't be able to use funds in fiscal year 2026 to adapt the Cyber Command's structure or the Commander's authorities, even if new cyber threats emerge or if military leaders believe a different organization would be more effective. This could potentially limit our nation's flexibility in responding to a rapidly changing cyber landscape.
If the bill does not pass, the Department of Defense would retain the ability to adjust the Cyber Command's structure and responsibilities as it deems necessary, allowing for a more agile response to national security needs. Voters should care because the effectiveness and adaptability of U.S. cyber defenses directly impact our national security, the protection of critical infrastructure, and the safety of personal data from cyberattacks.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for fiscal year 2026 to modify, reorganize, or change the responsibilities, authorities, or command structure of the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
This provision directly prevents any administrative or strategic changes to a key military cyber leader's role for a full fiscal year.
PROVISION 02
Establishes June 1, 2025, as the baseline date, meaning the Cyber Command's structure and authorities must remain as they were on that specific date throughout fiscal year 2026.
This sets a clear, fixed standard for what cannot be changed, removing ambiguity about the scope of the prohibition.
PROVISION 03
Applies the prohibition specifically to funds made available for fiscal year 2026, meaning it is a temporary, one-year measure.
This clarifies the time-limited nature of the restriction, rather than making it a permanent freeze.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2607
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2607Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to prohibit the availability of funds to modify authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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