Cyber Act of War Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2016)
Cyber Act of War Act of 2016
This bill directs the President to: (1) develop a policy for determining when an action carried out in cyberspace constitutes a use of force against the United States, and (2) revise the Department of Defense Law of War Manual accordingly.
In developing this policy, the President shall consider: (1) the ways in which a cyber attack's effects may be equivalent to a conventional attack's effects, including physical destruction or casualties; and (2) intangible effects of significant scope or duration.
What just happenedJun 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2016
- Jun 7, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Services Committee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House