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Boosting Cybersecurity Education and Job Growth

This act aims to increase the number of cybersecurity professionals through tax credits for companies training employees, student loan repayment assistance for those working in the field in distressed areas, and increased funding for educational programs. This should enhance digital security and create new job opportunities.
Key points
Businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 50% of costs, capped at $5,000 per employee, for cybersecurity training.
Individuals working in cybersecurity in economically distressed areas may have up to $25,000 of their student loans canceled after 3 years of employment.
Increased funding for cybersecurity scholarship and education programs, including for instructors.
Companies investing in cybersecurity training may receive preferential scoring for large government contracts.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2447
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Collar Jobs Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2447.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 50% of costs, capped at $5,000 per employee, for cybersecurity training.
  • Individuals working in cybersecurity in economically distressed areas may have up to $25,000 of their student loans canceled after 3 years of employment.
  • Increased funding for cybersecurity scholarship and education programs, including for instructors.
  • Companies investing in cybersecurity training may receive preferential scoring for large government contracts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Labor Taxes Security