What is the current status of HR 6429?

HR 6429 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6429?

HR 6429 was sponsored by Shontel Brown (D), Rep.

Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Bill

IntroducedDecember 4, 2025

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

Labor and Employment

Why This Matters

This bill aims to increase diversity in the cybersecurity workforce by encouraging participation from underrepresented groups. It provides funding and outreach to help these communities access cybersecurity training and job opportunities.

If you belong to a disadvantaged community, this bill could open doors to cybersecurity job training and careers.

Who this affects

Older individuals · Racial and ethnic minorities · Women · Veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a program to promote cybersecurity careers to disadvantaged communities.
2The program targets older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.
3It also focuses on women, veterans, and those with nontraditional educational backgrounds.
4The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will conduct outreach to raise awareness.
5The bill allocates $20 million annually to support this program through 2031.

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Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Bill

IntroducedDecember 4, 2025

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

Labor and Employment

Why This Matters

If you belong to a disadvantaged community, this bill could open doors to cybersecurity job training and careers.

Who this affects

Older individuals · Racial and ethnic minorities · Women · Veterans

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a program to promote cybersecurity careers to disadvantaged communities.
2The program targets older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.
3It also focuses on women, veterans, and those with nontraditional educational backgrounds.
4The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will conduct outreach to raise awareness.
5The bill allocates $20 million annually to support this program through 2031.

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly