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US HR5942

US HR5942
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act


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Introduced
02/21/2020
In Committee
03/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program to identify and train DHS employees for cybersecurity work. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within DHS must lead the program. Among other things, the agency must (1) track the status of cybersecurity positions at DHS, (2) develop a program curriculum, and (3) recruit DHS employees for the program.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within DHS must lead the program, which aims to identify and train DHS employees for cybersecurity work. Key provisions include tracking the status of cybersecurity positions at DHS, developing a program curriculum, and recruiting DHS employees to participate in the program. The bill also requires the Director of the program to submit monthly reports on the status of cybersecurity position vacancies and maintain information on individuals enrolled in the program.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. (on 03/06/2020)

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