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HR.1034 - 119th Congress
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2025-11-20 - ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Magaziner asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1034, a bill originally introduced by Representative Turner (TX), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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2025-02-05
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This bill would create a new on-the-job cybersecurity training program inside the Department of Homeland Security. The goal is to help current DHS employees who do not already work in cybersecurity learn the skills needed to move into those jobs. The program would be voluntary and would be run by DHS leaders using a mix of training methods, such as online classes, classroom lessons, and supervised work experience. The bill also requires regular reports to Congress for seven years so lawmakers can track how many people join the program, where they go afterward, and whether it is helping fill cyber job openings.
- The program would be led by the DHS Director, working with the Under Secretary for Management.
- DHS would build a training plan using existing cybersecurity training efforts when possible, including programs based on the national cybersecurity skills framework.
- The department would set rules for who can take part and would make the training available to DHS employees; it could also be offered to other federal workers if appropriate.
- Each year for seven years, DHS would report to Congress on participation, job placements after training, program success measures, and the number of open cybersecurity jobs across the department.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1034 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1034
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS
Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2025
Mr. Turner of Texas (for himself and Mr. Luttrell) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security
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A BILL
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS
Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job
Training Program Act''.
SEC. 2. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XXII of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``SEC. 2220F. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--There is established within the Agency a `DHS
Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program' (in this section referred to
as the `Program') to voluntarily train Department employees who are not
currently in a cybersecurity position for work in matters relating to
cybersecurity at the Department. The Program shall be led by the
Director, in consultation with the Under Secretary for Management.
``(b) Duties of the Director.--In carrying out the Program under
subsection (a), the Director--
``(1) shall develop a curriculum for the Program,
incorporating existing curricula as appropriate and applicable,
such as the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy and other
initiatives or successor programs, and consistent with the
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework or
any successor framework, which may include distance learning
instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location,
on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced
cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education
as determined appropriate by the Director;
``(2) shall develop criteria for participation in the
Program and ensure cybersecurity personnel are appropriately
coded to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
Framework and successor programs;
``(3) in accordance with the curriculum described in
paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall make available cybersecurity training
to employees of the Department; and
``(B) may, as appropriate, make available
cybersecurity training to other Federal employees; and
``(4) shall, during the 7-year period beginning on the date
of this enactment of this section, annually submit to the
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
of the Senate a report that includes--
``(A) information relating to the number of
employees who participated in the Program in the
preceding year;
``(B) an identification of the positions into which
employees trained through the Program were hired after
such training;
``(C) a description of metrics used to measure the
success of the Program, which may include a skill
inventory for applicable positions;
``(D) copies of the reports submitted pursuant to
subsection (c)(1); and
``(E) any additional information relating to the
duties specified in this subsection.
``(c) Duties of the Under Secretary for Management.--In carrying
out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for
Management shall--
``(1) during the 7-year period beginning on the date of the
enactment of this section, submit to the Secretary an annual
report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions
throughout the Department;
``(2) support efforts by the Director to identify and
recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate
in the Program;
``(3) implement policies, including continuing service
agreements, to encourage participation in the Program by
employees throughout the Department; and
``(4) conduct outreach to employees who complete the
Program regarding cybersecurity job opportunities within the
Department.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296; 116 Stat. 2135)
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2220E the
following new item:
``Sec. 2220F. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program.''.
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