House approves defense bill, OKs amendments on cyber operations, software

The House today approved its version of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, after waving through cybersecurity amendments touching on congressional notification of military actions in cyberspace, software security and other issues.

The House voted 220-197 in favor of the measure, the party-line vote reflecting a split over funding levels and other noncyber issues. The Senate cleared its bill in June on an 86-8 vote. Lawmakers will turn next to reconciling the two versions, both of which address a...