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Proposed Coast Guard Cybersecurity Requirements for the Indo-Pacific

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6260

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Schatz has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Coast Guard to establish standardized cybersecurity procedures for its sectors in the . The proposal mandates regular threat coordination meetings, annual cyber readiness assessments, and the inclusion of cyber findings in official readiness reports.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that Coast Guard sectors in the implement specific cybersecurity protocols and reporting requirements within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Coast Guard

The agency is required to develop and implement new cybersecurity procedures and reporting protocols for its Indo-Pacific sectors.

Directly affected

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

The agency is designated as a required participant in quarterly cybersecurity threat coordination meetings with the Coast Guard.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What would this amendment require the Coast Guard to do?

It would require the Coast Guard to create standardized cybersecurity procedures for its Indo-Pacific sectors, including quarterly coordination meetings and annual cyber readiness assessments.

When would these requirements take effect?

The would be required to issue the guidance not later than 180 days after the enactment of the Act.

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Increased Cyber Integration

The amendment signals a shift toward formalizing cybersecurity coordination between the Coast Guard and broader defense/intelligence networks in the Indo-Pacific.

Coast Guard United States Indo-Pacific Command Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Connected Entities

Coast Guard, Mr. Schatz, Department of Defense Information Network and 2 more

OrganizationCoast Guard“The agency tasked with implementing the proposed cybersecurity requirements.”Map →

PersonMr. Schatz“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense Information Network“Network to be included in quarterly threat coordination meetings.”Map →

OrganizationCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency“Agency to be included in quarterly threat coordination meetings.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Indo-Pacific Command“Command to be included in quarterly threat coordination meetings.”Map →

Sources

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