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Veterans Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy: Grant Program to Fight Scams and Disinformation.

This Act establishes a grant program managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to significantly boost digital security and media literacy among veterans. The goal is to protect them from pervasive online scams, which result in high financial losses, and shield them from foreign disinformation campaigns targeting the military community. The program authorizes $20 million annually for organizations to provide essential cybersecurity training.
Key points
Establishes the Veterans Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy Grant Program, authorizing $20 million annually for training initiatives.
Aims to protect veterans from financial fraud and scams, which disproportionately affect this community.
Funds will support organizations teaching veterans critical skills like evaluating online sources, recognizing foreign influence tactics, and practicing safe digital habits.
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Additional Information
VOICE Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9583
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2024-09-12