A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program on Department of Defense partnerships with institutions of higher education recognized in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program for Cyber Research, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5504, proposes establishing a pilot program within the Department of Defense focused on cybersecurity. The program would involve partnerships between the Defense Department and colleges and universities recognized by the National Security Agency as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research. The goal is to explore ways to strengthen the nation's cyber workforce.
The pilot program aims to enhance military cyber training through academic collaboration, research, and exercises, potentially creating direct career paths for students into federal cybersecurity roles. It would also seek to improve coordination and guidance for students interested in cybersecurity careers within the Department of Defense or other federal agencies, leveraging existing scholarship and fellowship opportunities.
Introduced in the Senate, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would have one year to establish the program, which would operate until September 30, 2031. The program would include elements like establishing a research cell for aggressor operations and developing an assessment framework to measure its impact and costs.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 5504 do?
- This bill, S. 5504, proposes establishing a pilot program within the Department of Defense focused on cybersecurity. The program would involve partnerships between the Defense Department and colleges and universities recognized by the National Security Agency as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research. The goal is to explore ways to strengthen the nation's cyber workforce. The pilot program aims to enhance military cyber training through academic collaboration, research, and exercises, potentially creating direct career paths for students into federal cybersecurity roles. It would also seek to improve coordination and guidance for students interested in cybersecurity careers within the Department of Defense or other federal agencies, leveraging existing scholarship and fellowship opportunities. Introduced in the Senate, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would have one year to establish the program, which would operate until September 30, 2031. The program would include elements like establishing a research cell for aggressor operations and developing an assessment framework to measure its impact and costs.
- Has S. 5504 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5504. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5504?
- S. 5504 was sponsored by Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5504?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (24 Sep 2026).
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