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Congress·In Committee·3 months ago

Congress would require Defense Department partnerships with colleges to build cybersecurity education programs

Also known as: Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Mixed Impacts(6)
Student
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Student Loans
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Military Veteran
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Tribal Member
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Military Active
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Key Points

  • Congress would require the Defense Department to work with colleges to build stronger cybersecurity programs and course standards.
  • The Defense Department would coordinate with agencies like NSA, FBI, NIST, Homeland Security’s cyber office, and NSF so federal efforts don’t overlap or conflict.
  • Schools that meet the new standards could be officially designated for cyber defense, cyber operations, or cyber research—potentially boosting their reputation and partnerships.
  • The program would push community outreach and closer ties with private companies and government employers so training matches real job needs.
  • The Defense Department would set metrics and report to Congress every year on benefits versus costs, but the bill does not provide new funding.
CybersecurityEducationNational Security

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 11, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Dec 11, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill becomes law (likely within months)

Department of Defense starts setting curriculum standards and core cybersecurity skills for participating schools

Students at participating schools may begin to see updated course requirements and clearer “this class leads to this job” pathways

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act

Bill NumberHR 6631
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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