S. 8 · 112th Congress

Tough and Smart National Security Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Harry Reid
Introduced
2011-01-25
Latest action
2011-01-25 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Tough and Smart National Security Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should:

ensure that members of the Armed Forces, particularly those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, and veterans get needed support; work with the President to attack al Qaeda and other terrorist groups with a comprehensive strategy; confront the nuclear threat from Iran and North Korea; enhance U.S. tools for pursuing key national security interests; and reform cybersecurity policy to prevent cyber attacks, protect privacy and civil liberties, and avert and respond to catastrophic cyber incidents.