DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act
This bill establishes a paid cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. citizens aged 16 and older enrolled in secondary schools, community colleges, universities, or vocational programs. It requires DHS to ensure diverse participation, including students from historically Black colleges, minority-serving institutions, and various educational levels, with internship duties aligned to participants' skills. DHS must submit annual reports to Congress detailing recruitment efforts, participant demographics by educational institution, and internship placements across DHS components. The program aims to build a pipeline of cybersecurity talent while promoting inclusive workforce development within the department.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 14, 2024
Last action Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-331.
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Nov 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Nov 14, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Nov 14, 2024
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Gary C. Peters
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