,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bbef ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ab1 #bjbc,ms4 ,hassan 7for herself and ,mr4 ,cornyn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the ,armed ,forces transitioning to civilian life1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,expansion ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the need for qualified cybersecurity personnel is greater than ever1 as demonstrated by the recent ,solar,winds breach and the growing spate of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure entities and ,state and local governments2 7#b7 the ,federal ,government is facing a shortage of qualified cybersecurity personnel1 as noted in a ,march #bjai ,government ,accountability ,office report on critical staffing needs in the ,federal cybersecurity workforce2 7#c7 there is a national shortage of qualified cybersecurity personnel1 and according to ,cyber,seek1 a project supported by the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education within the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 there are approximately #ejj1jjj cybersecurity job openings around the ,united ,states2 7#d7 in ,may #bjba1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security announced that the ,department was initiating a #fj day sprint to hire #bjj cybersecurity personnel across the ,department1 with #ajj of those hires for the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 to address a cybersecurity workforce shortage2 and 7#e7 the ,federal ,government needs to-- 7,a7 expand the cybersecurity workforce pipeline of the ,federal ,government to sustainably close a ,federal cybersecurity workforce shortage2 and 7,b7 work cooperatively with the private sector and ,state and local government authorities to expand opportunities for new cybersecurity professionals4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 #d4 ,cybersecurity apprenticeship pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,area career and technical education school ,the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#b7 ,community college ,the term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate's degree1 including-- 7,a7 a #b-year ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c72 and 7,b7 a public #b-year ,state institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,competitive service ,the term competitive service has the meaning given the term in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,cyber workforce position ,the term cyber workforce position means a position identified as having information technology1 cybersecurity1 or other cyber-related functions under section #cjc of the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,assessment ,act of #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7#e7 ,early college high school2 educational service agency2 local educational agency2 secondary school2 ,state educational agency ,the terms early college high school1 educational service agency1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#f7 ,education and training provider ,the term education and training provider means-- 7,a7 an area career and technical education school2 7,b7 an early college high school2 7,c7 an educational service agency2 7,d7 a high school2 7,e7 a local educational agency or ,state educational agency2 7,f7 a ,tribal educational agency 7as defined in section #facb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeb771 ,tribally controlled college or university 7as defined in section #b7;a7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja7;a7771 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 7,g7 a postsecondary educational institution1 as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb72 7,h7 a minority-serving institution2 7,i7 a provider of adult education and literacy activities under the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbga et seq472 7,j7 a local agency administering plans under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda72 7,k7 a related instruction provider1 including a qualified intermediary acting as a related instruction provider as approved by a registration agency2 7,l7 a ,job ,corps center1 as defined in section #adb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caib71 provided that the participation of the ,job ,corps center is consistent with the outcomes for ,job ,corps students described in section #ada of that ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caia72 7,m7 a ,youth,build program1 as defined in section #aga7;b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf7;b772 or 7,n7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,m74 7#g7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a sponsor2 7,b7 a ,state workforce development board or ,state workforce agency1 or a local workforce development board or local workforce development agency2 7,c7 an education and training provider2 7,d7 a ,state apprenticeship agency2 7,e7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,f7 an industry or sector partnership1 a group of employers1 a trade association1 or a professional association that sponsors or participates in a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7,g7 a ,governor of a ,state2 7,h7 a labor organization or joint labor-management organization2 or 7,i7 a qualified intermediary4 7#h7 ,excepted service ,the term excepted service has the meaning given the term in section #bajc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board has the meaning given the term local board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#aj7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#aa7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#ab7 ,provider of adult education ,the term provider of adult education has the meaning given the term eligible provider in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbgb74 7#ac7 ,qualified intermediary 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise in building1 connecting1 sustaining1 and measuring the performance of partnerships described in subparagraph 7,b7 and serves program participants and employers by-- 7i7 connecting employers to programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7ii7 assisting in the design and implementation of such programs1 including curriculum development and delivery for related instruction2 7iii7 supporting entities1 sponsors1 or program administrators in meeting the registration and reporting requirements of this ,act2 7iv7 providing professional development activities such as training to mentors2 7v7 supporting the recruitment1 retention1 and completion of potential program participants1 including nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment2 7vi7 developing and providing personalized program participant supports1 including by partnering with organizations to provide access to or referrals for supportive services and financial advising2 7vii7 providing services1 resources1 and supports for development1 delivery1 expansion1 or improvement of programs under the national apprenticeship system2 or 7viii7 serving as a sponsor4 7,b7 ,partnerships ,the term partnerships described in subparagraph 7,b7 means partnerships among entities involved in1 or applying to participate in1 programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including-- 7i7 industry or sector partnerships2 7ii7 partnerships among employers1 joint labor-management organizations1 labor organizations1 community-based organizations1 industry associations1 ,state or local workforce development boards1 education and training providers1 social service organizations1 economic development agencies1 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations1 one-stop operators1 one-stop partners1 or veterans service organizations in the ,state workforce development system2 or 7iii7 partnerships among #a or more of the entities described in clause 7i7 or 7ii74 7#ad7 ,related instruction ,the term related instruction means an organized and systematic form of instruction designed to provide an individual in an apprenticeship program with the knowledge of the technical subjects related to the intended occupation of the individual after completion of the program4 7#ae7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means any person1 association1 committee1 or organization operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is1 or is to be1 registered or approved4 7#af7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7#ag7 ,state apprenticeship agency ,the term ,state apprenticeship agency has the meaning given the term in section #bi4b of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling4 7#ah7 ,state workforce development board ,the term ,state workforce development board has the meaning given the term ,state board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#ai7 ,,wioa terms ,the terms career planning1 career pathway1 community-based organization1 economic development agency1 industry or sector partnership1 on-the-job training1 one-stop operator1 one-stop partner1 recognized postsecondary credential1 and workplace learning advisor have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7b7 ,establishment of apprenticeship pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an apprenticeship pilot program4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the apprenticeship pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 employ pilot program participants in cyber workforce positions within the ,department2 7,b7 employ not more than #be new pilot program participants during each year during which the pilot program is carried out2 7,c7 be intended to lead to employment in a cyber workforce position within a ,federal agency2 7,d7 focus on related learning necessary1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management and based upon the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cybersecurity 7,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha1 ,revision #a71 or successor framework1 to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of cyber workforce positions within ,federal agencies2 7,e7 be registered with and approved by the ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency pursuant to the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 7,f7 be approved by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 pursuant to chapter #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other applicable provisions of law1 as eligible for educational assistance to veterans2 and 7,g7 be sponsored by the ,department or an eligible entity receiving a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,coordination ,in the development of the apprenticeship pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to leverage existing resources1 research1 communities of practice1 and frameworks for developing cybersecurity apprenticeship programs4 7d7 ,optional use of contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants ,the apprenticeship pilot program under this section may include entering into a contract or cooperative agreement with or making a grant to an eligible entity if determined appropriate by the ,secretary based on the eligible entity-- 7#a7 demonstrating experience in implementing and providing career planning and career pathways toward apprenticeship programs2 7#b7 having knowledge of cybersecurity workforce development2 7#c7 being eligible to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with or receive grant funds from the ,department as described in this section2 7#d7 providing participants who complete the apprenticeship pilot program with #a or more recognized postsecondary credentials2 7#e7 using related instruction that is specifically aligned with the needs of ,federal agencies and utilizes workplace learning advisors and on-the-job training to the greatest extent possible2 and 7#f7 demonstrating successful outcomes connecting participants in apprenticeship programs to careers relevant to the apprenticeship pilot program4 7e7 ,applications ,if the ,secretary enters into an arrangement as described in subsection 7d71 an eligible entity seeking a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,priority ,in selecting eligible entities to receive a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may prioritize an eligible entity that-- 7#a7 is a member of an industry or sector partnership that sponsors or participates in a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7#b7 provides related instruction for an apprenticeship program that was registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency before the date on which the eligible entity applies for the contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under subsection 7e72 7#c7 works with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 or veterans organizations to transition members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans to apprenticeship programs in a relevant sector2 7#d7 plans to use the contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant to carry out the apprenticeship pilot program under this section with an entity that receives ,state funding or is operated by a ,state agency2 7#e7 has successfully increased the representation in cybersecurity of women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 or 7#f7 focuses on recruiting women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities4 7g7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to eligible entities that receive a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under subsection 7d7 to leverage the existing job training and education programs of the ,department and other relevant programs at appropriate ,federal agencies4 7h7 ,service agreement for pilot program participants 7#a7 ,in general ,participants in the apprenticeship pilot program under this section shall enter into an agreement to1 after completion of the apprenticeship pilot program and if offered employment in a cyber workforce position within a ,federal agency post-apprenticeship1 accept and continue employment in such cyber workforce position for a period of obligated service equal to the length of service in a position under the apprenticeship pilot program by the participant4 7#b7 ,repayment for period of unserved obligated service ,if a participant in the apprenticeship pilot program under this section fails to satisfy the requirements of the service agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 for a reason other than involuntary separation1 the participant shall repay the cost of any education and training provided to the participant as a part of the apprenticeship pilot program1 reduced by the ratio of the period of obligated service completed divided by the total period of obligated service4 7#c7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may provide for the partial or total waiver or suspension of any service or payment obligation by an individual under this subsection if the ,secretary determines that compliance by the individual with the obligation is impossible or would involve extreme hardship to the individual1 or if enforcement of such obligation with respect to the individual would be unconscionable4 7i7 ,apprenticeship hiring authority ,participants in the apprenticeship pilot program under this section may be appointed to cybersecurity-specific positions in the excepted service as determined appropriate by the ,secretary and authorized by section #bbjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feh74 7j7 ,post-,apprenticeship hiring authority ,pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 a participant who successfully completes the apprenticeship pilot program under this section may be appointed to a cyber workforce position in the excepted service for which the participant is qualified4 7k7 ,post-,apprenticeship trial period ,federal service following the apprenticeship shall be subject to completion of a trial period in accordance with any applicable law1 ,executive order1 rule1 or regulation4 7l7 ,report 7#a7 ,secretary ,not later than #b years after the date on which the apprenticeship pilot program is established under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 any activity carried out by the ,department under this section2 7ii7 any entity that enters into a contract or cooperative agreement with or receives a grant from the ,department under subsection 7d72 7iii7 any activity carried out using a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant under this section as described in subsection 7d72 and 7iv7 best practices used to leverage the investment of the ,federal ,government under this section2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the results achieved by the pilot program1 including-- 7i7 the rate of continued employment within a ,federal agency for participants after completing the pilot program2 7ii7 the demographics of participants in the pilot program1 including representation of women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 7iii7 the completion rate for the pilot program1 including if there are any identifiable patterns with respect to participants who do not complete the pilot program2 and 7iv7 the return on investment for the pilot program4 7#b7 ,comptroller general ,not later than #d years after the date on which the apprenticeship pilot program is established under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including the recommendation of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to whether the pilot program should be extended4 7m7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the apprenticeship pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the apprenticeship pilot program under this section4 #e4 ,pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and military spouses 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual means an individual who is-- 7,a7 a veteran who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter #cj1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 or #ce of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #afjf or #afjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a member of the active or a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines will become an eligible individual under subparagraph 7,a7 within #ahj days of such determination1 provided that if the individual does anything to make themselves ineligible during the #ahj-;day period1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may require the individual to repay any benefits received under this section2 or 7,c7 an eligible spouse described in section #aghd;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#c7 ,veteran ,the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,work-based learning ,the term work-based learning has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish a pilot program to provide cybersecurity training at no cost to eligible individuals4 7c7 ,elements ,the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 shall incorporate-- 7#a7 coursework and training that1 if applicable1 qualifies for postsecondary credit toward an associate or baccalaureate degree at an institution of higher education2 7#b7 virtual learning opportunities2 7#c7 hands-on learning and performance-based assessments2 7#d7 ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs2 and 7#e7 the provision of recognized postsecondary credentials to eligible individuals who complete the pilot program4 7d7 ,alignment with ,,nice workforce framework for cybersecurity ,the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 shall align with the taxonomy1 including work roles and competencies and the associated tasks1 knowledge1 and skills1 from the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cybersecurity 7,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha1 ,revision #a71 or successor framework4 7e7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,training1 platforms1 and frameworks ,in developing the pilot program under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to evaluate and1 where possible1 leverage existing training1 platforms1 and frameworks of the ,federal ,government for providing cybersecurity education and training to prevent duplication of efforts4 7#b7 ,existing educational assistance ,in developing the pilot program under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to ensure that1 to the greatest extent possible1 eligible individuals can utilize educational assistance under chapter #cj1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 or #ce of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #afjf or #afjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other educational assistance available to eligible individuals1 such as the high technology pilot program described in section #aaf of the ,harry ,w4 ,colmery ,veterans ,educational ,assistance ,act of #bjag 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note71 while participating in the program4 7#c7 ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs ,in developing the ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs required under subsection 7c77#d71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies to identify or create1 as necessary1 interagency opportunities that will enable the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 allow the participants to acquire and demonstrate competencies2 and 7,b7 give participants the capabilities necessary to qualify for ,federal employment4 7f7 ,resources 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which the pilot program established under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 uses training1 platforms1 and frameworks described in subsection 7e77#a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the trainings1 platforms1 and frameworks are expanded and resourced to accommodate usage by eligible individuals participating in the pilot program2 or 7,b7 does not use training1 platforms1 and frameworks described in subsection 7e77#a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to develop or procure training1 platforms1 and frameworks necessary to carry out the requirements of subsection 7c7 and accommodate the usage by eligible individuals participating in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,actions ,actions described in paragraph 7#a7 may include providing additional funding1 staff1 or other resources to-- 7,a7 recruit and retain women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 7,b7 provide administrative support for basic functions of the pilot program2 7,c7 ensure the success and ongoing engagement of eligible individuals participating in the pilot program2 7,d7 connect participants who complete the pilot program to job opportunities within the ,federal ,government2 and 7,e7 allocate dedicated positions for term employment to enable ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs1 as required under subsection 7c77#d71 for participants to gain the competencies necessary to pursue permanent ,federal employment4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,secretary ,not later than #b years after the date on which the pilot program is established under subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 any activity carried out by the ,department under this section2 and 7ii7 the existing training1 platforms1 and frameworks of the ,federal ,government leveraged in accordance with subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,b7 an assessment of the results achieved by the pilot program1 including-- 7i7 the admittance rate into the pilot program2 7ii7 the demographics of participants in the program1 including representation of women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 7iii7 the completion rate for the pilot program1 including if there are any identifiable patterns with respect to participants who do not complete the pilot program2 7iv7 as applicable1 the transfer rates to other academic or vocational programs1 and certifications and licensure exam passage rates2 7v7 the rate of continued employment within a ,federal agency for participants after completing the pilot program2 7vi7 the rate of continued employment for participants after completing the pilot program2 and 7vii7 the median annual salary of participants who completed the pilot program and were subsequently employed4 7#b7 ,comptroller general ,not later than #d years after the date on which the pilot program is established under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including the recommendation of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to whether the pilot program should be extended4 7h7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the pilot program under this section4 #f4 ,federal cybersecurity workforce assessment extension ,section #cjd7;a7 of the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,assessment ,act of #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbg4