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US HR5746

OPPORTUNITY Act of 2018 Offering Promising Persons Occupations Relevant To Upholding National Interests For Years Act of 2018


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Introduced
05/10/2018
In Committee
05/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

OPPORTUNITY Act of 2018 Offering Promising Persons Occupations Relevant To Upholding National Interests For Years Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill, the Offering Promising Persons Occupations Relevant To Upholding National Interests For Years Act of 2018 or the OPPORTUNITY Act of 2018, amends the Cyber Scholarship Program of the Department of Defense to require additional considerations in the award of scholarships and grants under the program. Specifically, the bill requires that when selecting recipients for scholarships, consideration be given to whether the recipient is attending an institution of higher education that is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education. Similarly, for grants, consideration must be given to whether the recipient institution is a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. (on 05/11/2018)

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