Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act, introduced by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish two pilot programs aimed at growing the federal cybersecurity workforce. First, within three years, the Secretary of Homeland Security must create a registered apprenticeship program, capped at 25 new participants per year, placing apprentices in cybersecurity-related ("cyber workforce") positions within DHS. Participants would receive related instruction aligned with national cybersecurity workforce standards, could be hired through excepted-service authority, and would agree to a period of post-apprenticeship federal service or repay training costs if they leave early. The bill also allows DHS to fund outside organizations—schools, unions, nonprofits, workforce boards, and others—to help run the program.
Second, DHS, working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, must set up a separate pilot program offering free cybersecurity training to veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible military spouses, including credit-bearing coursework and hands-on learning.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies seeking cybersecurity staff, veterans and military families, and education/training providers partnering with government. It requires periodic reports to Congress and a Government Accountability Office review, with the apprenticeship authority expiring five years after program launch.
Introduced July 22, 2026, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, where it awaits further committee action before any vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 22, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5067 do?
- The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act, introduced by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish two pilot programs aimed at growing the federal cybersecurity workforce. First, within three years, the Secretary of Homeland Security must create a registered apprenticeship program, capped at 25 new participants per year, placing apprentices in cybersecurity-related ("cyber workforce") positions within DHS. Participants would receive related instruction aligned with national cybersecurity workforce standards, could be hired through excepted-service authority, and would agree to a period of post-apprenticeship federal service or repay training costs if they leave early. The bill also allows DHS to fund outside organizations—schools, unions, nonprofits, workforce boards, and others—to help run the program. Second, DHS, working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, must set up a separate pilot program offering free cybersecurity training to veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible military spouses, including credit-bearing coursework and hands-on learning. The bill primarily affects federal agencies seeking cybersecurity staff, veterans and military families, and education/training providers partnering with government. It requires periodic reports to Congress and a Government Accountability Office review, with the apprenticeship authority expiring five years after program launch. Introduced July 22, 2026, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, where it awaits further committee action before any vote.
- Has S. 5067 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, S. 5067 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5067?
- S. 5067 was sponsored by Sen. Margaret “Maggie” Hassan [D-NH] (Democrat-NH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5067?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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