Turner, Sylvester [D-TX-18]
Democrat · TX · 2 bills sponsored
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act
# DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create an on-the-job training program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) focused on cybersecurity careers. The program aims to train and develop employees in cybersecurity skills while they work, similar to apprenticeship models. This is intended to help the federal government build a stronger cybersecurity workforce to protect against computer attacks and identity theft threats. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects DHS employees and potential job applicants interested in cybersecurity positions. It could also impact federal cybersecurity operations more broadly, as a better-trained workforce might improve the government's ability to protect sensitive systems and data. Taxpayers would fund the program through the federal budget. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It has not advanced beyond the initial committee review stage.
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
# Due Process Continuity of Care Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allow states to provide Medicaid health coverage to people who are in jail awaiting trial (called "pretrial detainees"). Currently, federal law generally bars Medicaid from covering people in custody, which means they lose their health insurance while detained. This bill makes that coverage optional for states to offer, rather than prohibited, and provides federal grants to help states plan and implement such programs. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect pretrial detainees (people held in jail who haven't been convicted yet), their families, and states' correctional and health systems. It could also impact state budgets and healthcare administrators responsible for Medicaid programs. By maintaining coverage during detention, the bill could affect continuity of care for people with chronic conditions, mental health issues, or substance use disorders. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Sylvester Turner (D-TX) in the 119th Congress.