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Department of Defense Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 903

Department of Defense Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act

This bill requires the Department of the Army to establish a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve via a four-year pilot project to address malicious cyber activity and cyber workforce challenges.

Under the pilot project, the Department of the Army may appoint up to 50 members to the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve at any time. Such appointees must be considered to be federal civil service employees. Individuals who are employees of the executive branch may not be recruited or appointed to serve in the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.

The Department of the Army must issue guidance establishing and implementing the pilot project.

Current Status of Bill S 903

Bill S 903 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill S 903 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 21, 2023.  Bill S 903's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 903

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 903

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 903

Department of Defense Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act
Department of Defense Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot project to establish a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, and for other purposes.

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