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US HR9270

US HR9270
Cyber Ready Workforce Act


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Introduced
08/02/2024
In Committee
08/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. The key provisions of the bill include defining the terms "registered apprenticeship program" and "workforce intermediary," outlining the requirements for eligible apprenticeship programs, specifying how the grant funds can be used by workforce intermediaries, and authorizing the necessary appropriations to carry out the program. The goal of the bill is to address the severe shortage of talent in the cybersecurity field by providing funding and support for apprenticeship programs that offer technical instruction, workplace training, and industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 08/02/2024)

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