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118th Congress Government Operations and Politics

H.R. 6524: Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 30, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Nov 30, 2023

This bill establishes an apprenticeship program and a pilot program on cybersecurity.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may establish one or more apprenticeship programs that lead 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.
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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 requirement for each federal agency to submit an annual report to the Office of Personnel Management that identifies information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related work roles of critical need in the workforce of the agency.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

18

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Chrissy Houlahan D-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Nov 30, 2023Introduced in the House by Chrissy Houlahan.
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  1. Dec 19, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  2. Nov 30, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Nov 30, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  4. Nov 30, 2023Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.