S 2274 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

Introduced 2021-06-24· Sponsored by Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.(2022-07-18)

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 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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S. 2274, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

Feb 3, 2022

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on November 3, 2021

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican