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HR 6429119th CongressIn Committee
Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025
Introduced: Dec 4, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-Ohio)
Standard Summary
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H.R. 6429 establishes a Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program within CISA to expand cybersecurity workforce participation among disadvantaged groups, with a $20 million annual appropriation and reporting requirements.
Key Points
- 1Creates a program targeting older adults, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, former inmates, and other disadvantaged groups.
- 2Mandates outreach to educational, workforce, and community institutions.
- 3Provides $20 million for FY 2026–2031 to fund the program.
- 4Requires annual reports on program effectiveness and workforce impact.
- 5Defines key demographic categories and eligibility criteria.
Impact Areas
Disadvantaged communities and workforce developmentCybersecurity industry and national securityEducational and training institutionsCongress and oversight committees
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