PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

SEC. 1511. [10 U.S.C. 394 note] PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) In General.—In the event that the President determines that there is an active, systematic, and ongoing campaign of attacks in cyberspace by a foreign power against the Government or the critical infrastructure of the United States, the President may authorize the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, to conduct military cyber activities or operations pursuant to section 394 of title 10, United States Code, in foreign cyberspace to deter, safeguard, or defend against such attacks. (b) Affirmation of Scope of Cyber Activities or Operations.—Congress affirms that the cyber activities or operations referred to in subsection (a), when appropriately authorized, shall be conducted consistent with section 394 of title 10, United States Code. (c) Definition of Critical Infrastructure.—In this section, the term “critical infrastructure” has the meaning given that term in subsection (e) of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)).