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US HR8215
US HR8215VOICE Act of 2022 Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022
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Introduced
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
In Committee
07/19/2022
07/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To improve cybersecurity practices and improve digital literacy among veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the VOICE Act of 2022 or the Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022, aims to improve cybersecurity practices and digital literacy among veterans. It establishes a grant program through the Department of Veterans Affairs to enable eligible entities, such as veterans service organizations, to develop competencies in cybersecurity best practices and promote media literacy and digital citizenship skills among veterans. The bill also requires grant recipients to report on the effectiveness of their activities, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress on the overall program. The bill is motivated by concerns over the targeting of veterans by foreign adversaries, online scams, and the need to build societal resilience to cyber-enabled information operations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13. (on 07/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8215/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8215/BILLS-117hr8215ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8215/BILLS-117hr8215ih.pdf.pdf |
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