Seeks to pass and appropriate funds for HR 2982 and S. 70 (National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act).

Cyber threats on critical infrastructure are a vulnerability in each state that implicates severe national security risks. National Guard Cyber teams are trained and ready to assess cyber vulnerability and protect networks from cyber-attacks. DoD previously used policy memorandums to guide the use of National Guard personnel and equipment to assist state and local governments in preventing critical infrastructure. Still, these policies are insufficient to meet the current threat. We believe that we need to urge Congress to pass and appropriate funds for HR 2982 and S. 70, which will modify title 32 U.S. Code § 502(f) to allow governors to authorize cyber missions and other training.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States recommends to the Congress of the United States to pass and appropriate funds for HR 2982 and S. 70, which will modify title 32 U.S. Code § 502(f) to allow governors to authorize cyber missions and other training.