Bill · S. 4263· Senate(119-S-4263)
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 provide 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 12
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill directly addresses cybersecurity through the creation of a trained workforce to fill essential security roles.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The program focuses on career pathways and technical certifications for individuals entering the workforce.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill targets veterans as a key demographic for recruitment into cybersecurity apprenticeship programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Training and Certifications: Apprentices can receive technical instruction and industry-recognized certifications, such as CompTIA or CISSP, to prepare for specific careers (Section 3, subsection b).
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Career Pathways: The programs are designed to lead to specific occupations, including cloud computing architects, computer programmers, and security specialists (Section 3, subsection b, clause 3).
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Support Services: To help apprentices succeed, funds can be used for career counseling, mentorship, and assistance with the costs of transportation, housing, and child care (Section 4, subsection a, clause 3).
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Employer Assistance: The bill allows for assistance in paying for the cost of offsite training and course materials for apprentices (Section 4, subsection a, clause 2, subclause B).
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Inclusive Outreach: The program includes outreach to potential apprentices, specifically targeting youth, veterans, and underrepresented populations like women and minorities (Section 4, subsection b, clause 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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 Hispanic Americans+4Good For Children+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee