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H.R. 7530 116th Congress House

Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act

Official title: To direct the Attorney General to make grants to assist local educational agencies in developing and implementing plans to address cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 9, 2020 Introduced by: Josh Harder Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Education Computer security and identity theftCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEducation programs funding
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Educational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsSchool administrationStudent aid and college costsVocational and technical education
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 9, 2020
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

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Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act

This bill authorizes the Federal Bureau of Investigation to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to help prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to cybercrimes. LEAs must use grant funds for certain activities, such as establishing scholarship or apprenticeship programs to provide financial assistance to students who pursue careers in cybersecurity.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7530: Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7530/
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"H.R. 7530: Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7530/.
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H.R. 7530, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7530/.
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[H.R. 7530: Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7530/)
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