Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the development of programs that better prepare students for careers in cybersecurity by actively promoting ethical hacking skills.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Jul 2017): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 459 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' view that the United States should support the development of educational programs to prepare students for cybersecurity careers, with a particular focus on teaching ethical hacking skills. The resolution cites growing cyberattacks, threats to critical infrastructure and national security, and a projected shortage of trained cybersecurity workers as reasons for action. It calls for support of public-private partnerships and collaboration among industry, government, and academic institutions to create programs, competitions, and curricula—such as cybersecurity competitions like picoCTF—that give students hands-on exposure to cybersecurity skills, including areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or mandates. Instead, it affects policy discussion broadly, signaling congressional support for cybersecurity education initiatives that could involve schools, universities, federal agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security, and private-sector partners. Students, particularly at the middle and high school level, are identified as the primary intended beneficiaries of expanded cybersecurity education efforts.
The bill was introduced on July 19, 2017, by Rep. Luis Correa and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it carries no legal force even if passed. According to available records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action beyond its introduction.
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Official summary
Supports public and private partnerships and collaboration across industry, government, and the academic community to provide students with cybersecurity skills.
Timeline
19 Jul 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 459 do?
- H.Res. 459 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' view that the United States should support the development of educational programs to prepare students for cybersecurity careers, with a particular focus on teaching ethical hacking skills. The resolution cites growing cyberattacks, threats to critical infrastructure and national security, and a projected shortage of trained cybersecurity workers as reasons for action. It calls for support of public-private partnerships and collaboration among industry, government, and academic institutions to create programs, competitions, and curricula—such as cybersecurity competitions like picoCTF—that give students hands-on exposure to cybersecurity skills, including areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or mandates. Instead, it affects policy discussion broadly, signaling congressional support for cybersecurity education initiatives that could involve schools, universities, federal agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security, and private-sector partners. Students, particularly at the middle and high school level, are identified as the primary intended beneficiaries of expanded cybersecurity education efforts. The bill was introduced on July 19, 2017, by Rep. Luis Correa and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it carries no legal force even if passed. According to available records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action beyond its introduction.
- Has H.Res. 459 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 459. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 459?
- H.Res. 459 was sponsored by Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 459?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (19 Jul 2017).
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