Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Brown joined Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. in introducing legislation May 22 to expand CISA's cyber outreach. Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Brown joined Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. in introducing legislation May 22 to expand CISA's cyber outreach.

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Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Brown joined Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. in introducing legislation May 22 to expand CISA's cyber outreach.

The measure comes amid concerns from cybersecurity officials and professionals over how workforce diversity gaps may threaten U.S. cyber defenses.

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