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Introduced
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to enhance the preparation of students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps for careers in computer science and cybersecurity, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Defense to implement a program to prepare Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps students for careers in computer science and cybersecurity. The program may include such elements as internships and cooperative research opportunities, funding for training of instructors, activities to improve the quality of training in these fields, and informal education.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Defense to implement a program to prepare Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) students for careers in computer science and cybersecurity. The program may include elements such as internships, cooperative research opportunities, funding for instructor training, activities to improve training quality, and informal education. The Secretary of Defense is required to coordinate with various government entities and private organizations, establish outcome-based metrics to evaluate the program, and report to Congress on the activities carried out under the program within two years of enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Jacky Rosen (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Braun (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/17/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2154/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2154/BILLS-116s2154is.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2154/BILLS-116s2154is.pdf.pdf |
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