Lawmakers split over new national cyber strategy seeking congressional action on regulatory powers

Congressional reaction to President Biden’s national cyber strategy broke along party lines, with strong support from Democratic Homeland Security committee leaders tempered by GOP skepticism that could bog down legislative efforts to implement parts of the plan.

The strategy was released today by the Office of the National Cyber Director along with information on an upcoming implementation plan. It includes multiple lines of effort where the Biden administration intends to seek added authority from Congress.

“Combating persistent and...