House version of annual defense policy bill clears Armed Services panel, steeped in cyber provisions

The annual National Defense Authorization Act cleared a hurdle late Wednesday, passing the House Armed Services Committee on a 56-0 vote and advancing a number of Cyberspace Solarium Commission and other cybersecurity proposals.

Across the Capitol, Senate floor debate continues today on the fiscal 2021 NDAA bill, with only one vote so far on an amendment. Proposals based on Solarium recommendations have been folded into the Senate bill and others crafted into amendments by Sens. Angus King (I-ME) and Ben...