Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 31, 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.
What just happenedSep 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 31, 2021
- Sep 21, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Technology Modernization Subcommittee - Sep 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee - Aug 31, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Aug 31, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Aug 31, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Aug 31, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Homeland Security Committee - Aug 31, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 31, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House