S.Res. 235 — Introduced in Senate

III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2017 Mr. Rounds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Defense should consider establishing an award program for the cyber community of the Department of Defense. Now, therefore, be it That the Secretary of Defense should consider— (1) establishing an award program for employees of the Department of Defense who carry out the cyber missions or functions of the Department of Defense; (2) all award options under law or policy, including compensation, time off, and status awards; (3) awards based upon operational impact and meritorious service; (4) providing the largest possible opportunity for such members or employees to earn such rewards without regard to type of position, grade, years of service, experience or past performance; (5) individual and organization rewards; and (6) other factors, as the Secretary considers appropriate, that would reward and provide incentive to cyber personnel or organizations.