[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CYBERSECURITY GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS ACT OF 2022

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                               speech of

                        HON. ANDREW R. GARBARINO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2022

  Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 6868, the Cybersecurity Grants for 
Schools Act of 2022, would authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity 
and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to award grants to states, 
local governments, and educational institutions for cybersecurity 
curriculum and educational tools.
  The threat of cyberattacks from Russia and other foreign adversaries 
is more prevalent than ever. By incorporating cybersecurity into our 
school's curriculum, alongside core subjects like math and science, we 
will be able to bring up the next generation with a strong foundation 
to not only protect themselves individually from cybercrimes, but also 
to inspire greater participation in the cybersecurity workforce.
  Cyber attacks are the next frontier in the great power competition 
with China and Russia and we must act now to mitigate this threat and 
build resilience throughout our citizenry.
  I was pleased to work closely with the Cyber Innovation Center and 
CYBER.ORG to draft this legislation, and to have since received the 
support of the Center for Excellence in Education and other industry 
leaders. We all recognize the national security imperative that is 
cybersecurity literacy.
  I am hopeful the House will pass this bipartisan legislation with 
broad support, and the Senate will act quickly to do the same, so we 
can begin to increase the cyber skills pipeline, recruit new students, 
and empower the future cyber workforce.

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