Session 117

HR 5138

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

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This bill, the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act, aims to address the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the federal government and across the nation. It establishes an apprenticeship program overseen by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and a pilot program to train veterans and transitioning military personnel in cybersecurity skills. The bill also extends a report on critical cybersecurity workforce needs and includes provisions to support the development of a portable credential for cybersecurity training. Finally, it makes technical amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen cybersecurity initiatives.

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2021-08-31House

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.

2021-08-31House

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HR 5138

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