House Bill 8993
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8993
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out an intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program. Through this program, eligible socially disadvantaged individuals may participate in a paid internship related to intelligence or cybersecurity, receive tuition assistance, and, upon graduation from an institution of higher education and completion of the program, receive an offer of employment for an intelligence or cybersecurity position at DHS.
December 16, 2020
12/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
12/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:58 PM