S.Amdt. 669

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This amendment, numbered SA 669 and submitted by Ms. Slotkin, aims to add a new section to title III of the concurrent resolution. Its official purpose is to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting the people of the United States from cyber attacks.

To put it in common sense terms, this amendment gives the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget the power to change financial allocations and adjustments for future legislation. Specifically, it allows for money to be moved around for bills and measures related to cybersecurity, as long as those measures do not increase the deficit between fiscal years 2025 and 2034.

• Adequate funding and resources: Ensures money is available to respond to and stop cyber attacks against schools, businesses, hospitals, utilities, and other critical infrastructure.
• Investments: Puts money into cyber defensive tools, information sharing, and training resources.
• Grants: Provides grants to support physical security and resilience.