HR 5138 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

Introduced 2021-08-31· Sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.(2021-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act This bill establishes an apprenticeship program and a pilot program on cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency may establish one or more apprenticeship programs that leads directly to employment in a cybersecurity work role with the agency; or a position with a company or other entity, as prescribed by this bill. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall establish a pilot program under which the VA shall provide cyber-specific training for members of the Armed Forces transitioning from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life and for veterans. The bill extends through FY2025 the submission of a report on an assessment that identifies information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related work roles of critical need in the workforce of federal agencies.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican