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S 5067

A bill to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by John Cornyn and 1 co-sponsor

CISA would create an apprenticeship program and a veteran/civilian transition cybersecurity training pilot to build a skilled, job-ready workforce.

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Bill Summary · S 5067

Overview

S. 5067 (119th Congress) is a bill that authorizes the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an apprenticeship program and to create a pilot program focused on cybersecurity training for veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life. The bill also covers additional purposes related to these initiatives. It was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Co-sponsors include Senators John Cornyn and Maggie Hassan.

Main purpose and intent

  • Establish a formal apprenticeship program within CISA to develop a pipeline of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
  • Create a pilot program to provide cybersecurity training for veterans and active-duty service members transitioning to civilian life, aiming to facilitate career-readiness and placement in cybersecurity roles.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authorization for an apprenticeship program:
    • The Director of CISA would have the authority to design, implement, and oversee an apprenticeship framework.
    • The program would likely outline structure, duration, supervision, and assessment, though specific details (e.g., funding, admission criteria) would be defined in implementing guidance or future legislation.
  • Pilot cybersecurity training for veterans and transitioning service members:
    • Establish a pilot initiative to deliver cybersecurity training targeted at veterans and those leaving the Armed Forces.
    • Goals include enhancing cybersecurity skills, facilitating credential attainment, and improving job placement in federal, state, or private sector roles.
  • Administrative and coordination aspects:
    • The bill would authorize actions by CISA to administer, monitor, and evaluate the programs.
    • Potential collaboration with other agencies, workforce development programs, or veterans’ services to identify participants and measure outcomes.
  • Scope and purpose provisions:
    • Emphasizes strengthening national cybersecurity workforce capabilities.
    • Aims to leverage military-to-civilian transition pathways to fill in-demand cybersecurity positions.

Who would be affected

  • Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would administer and manage the apprenticeship and pilot training programs.
  • Participants: Veterans, active-duty service members transitioning to civilian life, and potentially other qualified individuals seeking cybersecurity careers.
  • Employers and partners: Federal, state, and private-sector organizations participating in the apprenticeship or training pipelines; veterans’ service organizations and transitioning programs may engage as collaborators.
  • Federal workforce: Could influence federal hiring pipelines by creating a readily trainable cohort of cybersecurity professionals.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral:
    • Introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026.
    • Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for consideration.
  • Next steps (typical progression):
    • Committee hearings, markups, and potential amendments.
    • Floor consideration in the Senate, then reconciliations with any companion House measures (if applicable) and final passage.
  • Implementation timeline (not specified in the summary):
    • Specific milestones, funding levels, and implementation schedules would be determined through the authorizing language, accompanying appropriations, and guidance issued by CISA.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Workforce development: Could create a structured path for cybersecurity career entry and advancement for veterans and transitioning service members.
  • Diversity and inclusion: May broaden access to cybersecurity careers for veterans, potentially increasing workforce diversity in the sector.
  • Training quality and outcomes: Success would depend on defined standards, credentialing, and effective partnerships with employers and veterans’ programs.
  • Funding and oversight: Legislative detail on funding mechanisms, performance metrics, and reporting requirements would influence program effectiveness and accountability.

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