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H.R. 5138 (117th)

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 August 2021

Last action

21 September 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.

Sponsors

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Anthony Gonzalez

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Transport

Summary

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act This bill establishes an apprenticeship program and a pilot program on cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency may establish one or more apprenticeship programs that leads directly to employment in a cybersecurity work role with the agency; or a position with a company or other entity, as prescribed by this bill. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall establish a pilot program under which the VA shall provide cyber-specific training for members of the Armed Forces transitioning from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life and for veterans. The bill extends through FY2025 the submission of a report on an assessment that identifies information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related work roles of critical need in the workforce of federal agencies.

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Timeline

  1. 31 August 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 August 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 August 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 September 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 September 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.

    Source: Committee

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