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Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

USA118th CongressS-2256| Senate 
| Updated: 11/30/2023
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act This bill establishes two pilot programs to train individuals in cybersecurity: an apprenticeship program and a program for veterans and military spouses. First, the bill establishes an apprenticeship pilot program to train and prepare up to 25 participants per year for information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill authorizes DHS to implement the program via contracts with or grants to certain eligible entities (e.g., an education and training provider). Participants must agree to remain employed in a federal cyber workforce position for a specified period of time after the completion of the program. Next, the bill establishes a pilot program to provide cybersecurity training to veterans and military spouses. The program must include coursework and training that, if applicable, qualifies for postsecondary credit toward an associate or baccalaureate degree at an institution of higher education; virtual learning opportunities; hands-on learning and performance-based assessments; federal work-based learning opportunities and programs; and the provision of recognized postsecondary credentials to eligible individuals who complete the pilot program. When implementing the program for veterans and military spouses, DHS must coordinate with relevant agencies to (1) leverage existing education and training resources, (2) ensure that participants can use educational assistance while participating in the program, and (3) identify interagency opportunities that enable participants to acquire the competencies and capabilities necessary for federal employment. Each pilot program is authorized to last for five years.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2274
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 30, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-117.
Nov 30, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
Dec 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6524
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2274
    Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act


  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 30, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-117.


  • November 30, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.


  • December 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6524
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6524: Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
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

USA118th CongressS-2256| Senate 
| Updated: 11/30/2023
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act This bill establishes two pilot programs to train individuals in cybersecurity: an apprenticeship program and a program for veterans and military spouses. First, the bill establishes an apprenticeship pilot program to train and prepare up to 25 participants per year for information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill authorizes DHS to implement the program via contracts with or grants to certain eligible entities (e.g., an education and training provider). Participants must agree to remain employed in a federal cyber workforce position for a specified period of time after the completion of the program. Next, the bill establishes a pilot program to provide cybersecurity training to veterans and military spouses. The program must include coursework and training that, if applicable, qualifies for postsecondary credit toward an associate or baccalaureate degree at an institution of higher education; virtual learning opportunities; hands-on learning and performance-based assessments; federal work-based learning opportunities and programs; and the provision of recognized postsecondary credentials to eligible individuals who complete the pilot program. When implementing the program for veterans and military spouses, DHS must coordinate with relevant agencies to (1) leverage existing education and training resources, (2) ensure that participants can use educational assistance while participating in the program, and (3) identify interagency opportunities that enable participants to acquire the competencies and capabilities necessary for federal employment. Each pilot program is authorized to last for five years.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2274
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 30, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-117.
Nov 30, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
Dec 19, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6524
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2274
    Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act


  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 12, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 30, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 118-117.


  • November 30, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.


  • December 19, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6524
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6524: Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
  • 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