Sec. 1052. Response of the Department of Defense to compromises of classified information
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Congress makes the following findings: Compromises of classified information cause indiscriminate and long-lasting damage to United States national security and often have a direct impact on the safety of warfighters. In 2010, hundreds of thousands of classified documents were illegally copied and disclosed across the Internet. Classified information has been disclosed in numerous public writings and manuscripts endangering current operations. In 2013, nearly 1,700,000 files were downloaded from United States Government information systems, threatening the national security of the United States and placing the lives of United States personnel at extreme risk.
The majority of the information compromised relates to the capabilities, operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures of the Armed Forces of the United States, and is the single greatest quantitative compromise in the history of the United States. The Department of Defense is taking steps to mitigate the harm caused by these leaks. Congress must be kept apprised of the progress of the mitigation efforts to ensure the protection of the national security of the United States.
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on actions taken by the Secretary in response to significant compromises of classified information. Such report shall include each of the following: A description of any changes made to Department of Defense policies or guidance relating to significant compromises of classified information, including regarding security clearances for employees of the Department, information technology, and personnel actions.
An overview of the efforts made by any task force responsible for the mitigation of such compromises of classified information. A description of the resources of the Department that have been dedicated to efforts relating to such compromises. A description of the plan of the Secretary to continue evaluating the damage caused by, and to mitigate the damage from, such compromises. A general description and estimate of the anticipated costs associated with mitigating such compromises.
During calendar years 2015 and 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly updates to the report required by paragraph (1). Each such update shall include information regarding any changes or progress with respect to the matters covered by such report.