[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S4433]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 235--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

  Mr. ROUNDS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Armed Services:

                              S. Res. 235

       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, 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.

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