Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025

Sponsor: Shontel M. Brown (Democratic-OH)December 4, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Creates a program to help diverse communities find jobs in cybersecurity.

This bill would create a new program within a government agency to help people from various backgrounds find jobs in cybersecurity. It would focus on groups like older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from different educational paths. The program would aim to connect them with opportunities in this growing field.

What Would Change

If this bill becomes law, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would create a new program within 180 days. This program would actively promote cybersecurity jobs to groups like older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and those from different educational backgrounds.

Key Provisions

Creates a program at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to promote cybersecurity jobs to diverse communities.
Requires CISA to tailor the program to fit the unique needs of each U.S. region and industry.
Directs CISA to conduct outreach to educators, unions, and local job offices to raise awareness about cybersecurity careers.
Sets aside $20 million each year from the government's budget year 2026 through 2031 for the program.

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Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025

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