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DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 5321

Bill 118 s 5321, also known as the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act, 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 undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. Participants in the program would have the opportunity to work alongside cybersecurity professionals within the DHS, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will help prepare them for future careers in the field.

The bill outlines the requirements for the internship program, including eligibility criteria for participants, the duration of the internships, and the types of projects and tasks that interns will be involved in. It also specifies that the program must be designed to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring that students from a wide range of backgrounds have the opportunity to participate. Overall, the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act aims to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in the United States. By providing students with practical experience and training in the field, the program seeks to help build a strong and diverse cybersecurity workforce to protect the nation's critical infrastructure and digital assets.

Current Status of Bill S 5321

Bill S 5321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2024. Bill S 5321 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 14, 2024.  Bill S 5321's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 751. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5321

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
11
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5321

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5321

A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lakelyn Weeks profile image

Lakelyn Weeks

659

1 year ago

I can't believe this new bill, it's gonna mess everything up for me. Why are they doing this? What's gonna happen in the long run?

Jeremias Cobb profile image

Jeremias Cobb

598

1 year ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like another waste of time and money. Why do they keep coming up with these pointless programs?

Lorelei Best profile image

Lorelei Best

641

1 year ago

Ugh, can't believe they're pushing this crap through. Like, seriously, who even came up with this nonsense? It's just another way for them to waste our tax dollars. SMH.

Leo Tate profile image

Leo Tate

719

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, like seriously? Who even came up with this crap? It's like they want to waste our tax dollars on some pointless internship program. Ugh, I can't even deal with this nonsense.

Noor Todd profile image

Noor Todd

630

1 year ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb! It's gonna mess with my job and make things harder for me. Why do they always gotta make things more complicated? SMH.

Cesar Shields profile image

Cesar Shields

660

1 year ago

I don't really get this new bill about the cybersecurity internship thing. Sounds like a waste of time and money to me. Why do we need more interns in cybersecurity anyway? Seems like there are bigger issues to focus on. Can someone explain this to me in simpler terms?