This bill establishes a National Digital Reserve Corps within the General Services Administration to help federal agencies with their digital and cybersecurity needs. The corps would recruit and train skilled technology professionals who would serve as reservists, being called upon for at least 30 days per year to assist agencies. The bill also ensures reservists' jobs and benefits are protected while they serve.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill establishes a National Digital Reserve Corps within the General Services Administration to help federal agencies with their digital and cybersecurity needs. The corps would recruit and train skilled technology professionals who would serve as reservists, being called upon for at least 30 days per year to assist agencies. The bill also ensures reservists' jobs and benefits are protected while they serve.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>National Digital Reserve Corps Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes a National Digital Reserve Corps in the General Services Administration (GSA) to address the digital and cybersecurity needs of executive agencies.</p> <p>The GSA must establish standards for reservist eligibility and must ensure reservists have the necessary resources and security credentials for service. Reservists must agree to serve for three years and for at least 30 days per year as an active reservist, with up to $10,000 in annual compensation; reservists who fail to accept an offered appointment or complete required duties are subject to fines. The GSA may cover the costs of continuing education for reservists to support their service.</p> <p>The Department of Labor must issue regulations that ensure the reemployment, continuation of benefits, and nondiscrimination in reemployment of active reservists.</p> <p>In August 2021, President Joe Biden established the U.S. Digital Corps within the GSA to support the technological needs of executive agencies, including cybersecurity needs. The corps offers entry-level positions through two-year fellowships, with the option to convert to full-time career positions after completion of the fellowship. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Creates a National Digital Reserve Corps within the General Services Administration to address digital and cybersecurity needs of federal agencies
Reservists would serve for 3 years, with at least 30 days of active duty per year, and could receive up to $10,000 in annual compensation
Requires the Department of Labor to issue regulations protecting the reemployment, benefits, and nondiscrimination rights of active reservists
Builds on the existing U.S. Digital Corps fellowship program within the GSA
Aims to strengthen the federal government's technological capabilities and cybersecurity
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would impact federal agencies by providing them with a pool of skilled technology professionals to draw upon for digital and cybersecurity support. It would also affect individuals working in the tech industry, who could choose to serve as digital reservists and receive compensation and job protections. The overall goal is to bolster the government's technological capabilities and cybersecurity defenses.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
General Services Administration
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Student aid and college costs
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
162, 119th Congress (2025). "First Amendment Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-162
