H.R.263: Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008

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Bill Summary

Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity, to establish a program awarding competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and consortia of IHEs for: (1) cybersecurity professional development programs; (2) associate degree programs in cybersecurity; and (3) the purchase of equipment to provide training in cybersecurity for...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to House Science and Technology
Referred to House Education and Labor
Referred to House Homeland Security
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-829, Part I.
Jan. 5, 2007

Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

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