Bill · H.R. 8110· House(119-HR-8110)
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Susie Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Cyber Ready Workforce Act aims to create a grant program within the Department of Labor. This program is designed to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs specifically in the field of cybersecurity. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to workforce intermediaries. These programs are intended to include technical instruction, workplace training, and industry-recognized certifications. The goal is to prepare individuals for roles such as computer support specialists and security specialists.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill builds a skilled workforce specifically trained in cybersecurity through registered apprenticeship programs.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill provides career pathways and credentials for youth entering the workforce.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill includes veterans as a specific group for outreach and recruitment for cybersecurity training.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Apprentices: The bill allows for the provision of support services to help apprentices succeed, which may include career counseling, mentorship, and assistance with the costs of transportation, housing, and child care services (Section 4(a)(3)).
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Career Pathways: The program aims to lead individuals into specific occupations such as computer support specialists, cybersecurity support technicians, cloud computing architects, computer programmers, computer systems analysts, or security specialists (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Credential Acquisition: Apprentices can obtain industry-recognized certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker, which are described as stackable and portable credentials (Section 3(b)(1) and (2)).
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Targeted Outreach: The bill includes provisions to recruit and conduct outreach to potential apprentices, including secondary school students, youth, veterans, and underrepresented populations like women and minorities (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Employer Assistance: The program assists employers by helping develop curricula and providing help with the costs of offsite training and course materials (Section 4(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For White Americans+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Small Business Support+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Racial Equity+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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