DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act

12/17/2024, 3:53 AM

DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a cybersecurity internship program. Under this program, DHS must provide paid cybersecurity internships to participating students enrolled in secondary schools; technical, trade, or vocational schools; or institutions of higher education.

The DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 9689, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The program would be designed to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. Participants in the program would work alongside cybersecurity professionals within the DHS, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that could help them pursue careers in this important and rapidly growing field.

The bill outlines the requirements for eligibility for the program, as well as the selection process for participants. It also includes provisions for mentorship and training for interns, as well as opportunities for networking and professional development. Overall, the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act aims to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in the United States by providing valuable training and experience to the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9689
Introduced on
2024-09-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a cybersecurity internship program. Under this program, DHS must provide paid cybersecurity internships to participating students enrolled in secondary schools; technical, trade, or vocational schools; or institutions of higher education.

The DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 9689, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The program would be designed to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. Participants in the program would work alongside cybersecurity professionals within the DHS, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that could help them pursue careers in this important and rapidly growing field.

The bill outlines the requirements for eligibility for the program, as well as the selection process for participants. It also includes provisions for mentorship and training for interns, as well as opportunities for networking and professional development. Overall, the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act aims to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in the United States by providing valuable training and experience to the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Education
Potential Impact
Computer security and identity theft•
Department of Homeland Security•
Elementary and secondary education•
Employment and training programs•
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•
Higher education•
Vocational and technical education

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Member:  Yvette D. Clarke
Bill Update Alert:  DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act
Committee:  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee:  Homeland Security

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Latest Summary12/9/2024

DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a cybersecurity internship program. Under this program, DHS must provide paid cybersecurity internships t...

Latest Action12/11/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.