Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

Senate Bill 2274 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T01:56:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2274 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 1:56 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2274

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

This bill establishes cybersecurity employment and training programs through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, DHS must establish an apprenticeship program that leads directly to employment in cybersecurity in federal agencies. Program participants must agree to a period of obligated service with a federal agency after completing the program.

DHS must also coordinate with the VA to establish a pilot program to provide cybersecurity training for veterans, individuals approaching veteran status, and military spouses.

The bill also extends through 2025 the requirement that federal agencies annually report critical cybersecurity workforce needs to the Office of Personnel Management.

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Current Status of Bill S 2274

Bill S 2274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2274 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2274's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446. as of July 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2274

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2274

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft

- Computers and information technology

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Employment and training programs

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government information and archives

- Higher education

- Military education and training

- Military personnel and dependents

- Performance measurement

- Public-private cooperation

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Vocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2274

A bill to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act