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S 2305 — Cybersecurity Opportunity Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

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Summary

Cybersecurity Opportunity Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to award grants to specified institutions of higher education for establishing or expanding cybersecurity education programs and opportunities. Eligible institutions include minority-serving institutions and historically Black colleges and universities, and grant recipients may use the funds to increase research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity for cybersecurity programs, research, and training experiences.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended text of S. 2305 removes the short title of the bill and specific sections detailing the Dr. David Satcher Cybersecurity Education Grant Program. It specifies that the Secretary of Homeland Security will award grants to public institutions of higher education, particularly those with needy students, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions to support expanding cybersecurity programs and institutional capacity. Additionally, the amendment includes a provision for a 5-year pilot grant program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity education opportunities. This change matters because it clarifies the funding framework and the targeted duration for certain grant initiatives related to cybersecurity education.

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2305 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2305 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
2305 To enhance cybersecurity education.
256 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2305 [Report No.
117-59] To enhance cybersecurity education.
Ossoff introduced the following bill;
Ossoff (for himself, Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To enhance cybersecurity education.
Tillis, Mr.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Scott of South Carolina, Mr.
King, Mr.
Cornyn, Ms.
Cortez Masto, Mr.
Kelly, Mr.
Rounds, and Mr.
Boozman) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs January 20, 2022 Reported by Mr.
Peters, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To enhance cybersecurity education.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Cybersecurity Opportunity Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
2.
DR.
DAVID SATCHER CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Authorization of Grants.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) award grants to assist public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1058(d))), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions, to establish or expand cybersecurity programs, to build and upgrade institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities, and to support such institutions on the path to producing qualified entrants in the cybersecurity workforce or becoming a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity through the program carried out by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) award grants for a 5-year pilot period to build capacity to public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1058(d))), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions, to expand cybersecurity education opportunities, cybersecurity technology and programs, cybersecurity research, and cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Applications.--An eligible institution seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a statement of how the institution will use the funds awarded through the grant to expand cybersecurity education opportunities at the eligible institution.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Activities.--An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant for increasing research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity, including for--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) building and upgrading institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) building and upgrading institutional capacity to provide hands-on research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
(a) Authorization of Grants.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) award grants to assist public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
(a) Definitions.--In this Act:
1058(d))), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions, to establish or expand cybersecurity programs, to build and upgrade institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities, and to support such institutions on the path to producing qualified entrants in the cybersecurity workforce or becoming a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity through the program carried out by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security;
(1) Enrollment of needy students.--The term ``enrollment of needy students'' has the meaning given the term in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
and (2) award grants for a 5-year pilot period to build capacity to public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1058(d)).
1058(d))), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority- serving institutions, to expand cybersecurity education opportunities, cybersecurity technology and programs, cybersecurity research, and cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities.
(2) Historically black college or university.--The term ``historically Black college or university'' has the meaning given the term ``part B institution'' as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
(b) Applications.--An eligible institution seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a statement of how the institution will use the funds awarded through the grant to expand cybersecurity education opportunities at the eligible institution.
1061).
(c) Activities.--An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant for increasing research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity, including for-- (1) building and upgrading institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities;
(3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
and (2) building and upgrading institutional capacity to provide hands-on research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
1001(a)).
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(4) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution listed in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1067q(a)).
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(b) Authorization of Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) award grants to assist institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students, historically Black colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions, to establish or expand cybersecurity programs, to build and upgrade institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities, and to support such institutions on the path to producing qualified entrants in the cybersecurity workforce or becoming a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity;
and (B) award grants to build capacity at institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students, historically Black colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions, to expand cybersecurity education opportunities, cybersecurity technology and programs, cybersecurity research, and cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities.
(2) Reservation.--The Secretary shall award not less than percent of the amount available for grants under this Act to historically Black colleges and universities and minority- serving institutions.
(3) Coordination.--The Secretary shall carry out this section in coordination with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(4) Sunset.--The Secretary's authority to award grants under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date the Secretary first awards a grant under paragraph (1).
(5) Amounts to remain available.--Notwithstanding section of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, funds available to the Secretary for obligation for a grant under this section shall remain available for expenditure for 100 days after the last day of the performance period of such grant.
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(c) Applications.--An eligible institution seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a statement of how the institution will use the funds awarded through the grant to expand cybersecurity education opportunities at the eligible institution.
(d) Activities.--An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant for increasing research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity, including for-- (1) building and upgrading institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities;
(2) building and upgrading institutional capacity to provide hands-on research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students;
and (3) outreach and recruitment to ensure students are aware of such new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities.
(e) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than-- (1) 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prepare and submit to Congress a report on the status and progress of implementation of the grant program under this Act, including on the number and nature of institutions participating, the number and nature of students served by institutions receiving grants, the level of funding provided to grant recipients, the types of activities being funded by the grants program, and plans for future implementation and development;
and (2) 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to Congress a report on the status of cybersecurity education programming and capacity- building at institutions receiving grants under this Act, including changes in the scale and scope of these programs, associated facilities, or in accreditation status, and on the educational and employment outcomes of students participating in cybersecurity programs that have received support under this Act.
(f) Performance Metrics.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish performance metrics for grants awarded under this section.
Calendar No.
256 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2305 [Report No.
117-59] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To enhance cybersecurity education.
_______________________________________________________________________ January 20, 2022 Reported with an amendment
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From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 20 U.S.C. § 1001, 20 U.S.C. § 1058, 20 U.S.C. § 1061, 20 U.S.C. § 1067q, 31 U.S.C. § 1552

Action History

  1. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-59.

  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-59.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

  4. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2305 do?
Cybersecurity Opportunity Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to award grants to specified institutions of higher education for establishing or expanding cybersecurity education programs and opportunities. Eligible institutions include minority-serving institutions and historically Black colleges and universities, and grant recipients may use the funds to increase research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity for cybersecurity programs, research, and training experiences.
Who sponsors S 2305?
S 2305 is sponsored by Ossoff, Jon (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2305?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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