Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
USA117th CongressHR-5138| House
| Updated: 9/21/2021
Chrissy Houlahan
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Technology Modernization Subcommittee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Reform, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 117-2274Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-131.
Government Operations and Politics
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHigher educationMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
USA117th CongressHR-5138| House
| Updated: 9/21/2021
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Reform, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 117-2274Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-131.
Chrissy Houlahan
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Technology Modernization Subcommittee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHigher educationMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education