DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act (H.R. 9689) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at establishing an internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) focused on cybersecurity. The program is intended to provide practical experience and training opportunities to students or early-career individuals in the cybersecurity field. The bill was introduced in the House, received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or mechanisms.
H.R. 9689 sought to create a DHS cybersecurity internship program to enhance workforce development but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill proposes establishing a cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security.
- The program aims to provide training and practical experience in cybersecurity to participants.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs but did not pass.
['Students and early-career individuals interested in cybersecurity internships.', 'The Department of Homeland Security as the administering agency.', 'Potentially the broader cybersecurity workforce through enhanced training opportunities.']
['No available text limits assessment of program funding, scope, or oversight mechanisms.', 'Implementation challenges could include resource allocation within DHS and coordination with educational institutions.', 'Lack of detailed provisions makes it unclear how the program would be structured or evaluated.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It falls within the education policy area, focusing on workforce development in cybersecurity. The bill did not progress to a vote or enactment and is currently classified as failed or expired.
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['Potential to increase the cybersecurity talent pipeline if implemented.', 'May encourage partnerships between DHS and educational institutions.', 'Could influence future legislation on federal workforce development in cybersecurity.']
The lack of available full text and official summary limits transparency and comprehensive analysis of the bill's provisions, funding, and oversight. Tracking the bill's referral to committee and its failure to advance highlights the importance of monitoring legislative progress and ensuring detailed public documentation for government programs.
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