HR-8993 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2020-12-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employee hiring
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Higher education
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Minority education
  • Minority employment
  • Student aid and college costs

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