First Amendment Accountability Act

House Bill

H.R. 162

119th Congress

First Amendment Accountability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

Representative

Democratic

FL-9

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

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.

SponsorDarren Soto (D-FL)

Introduced11/4/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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First Amendment Accountability Act

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 reservi

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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.

Bill Number: 162
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: First Amendment Accountability Act
Bill Number: 162
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 11/4/2025
Summary: 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 d

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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

National Digital Reserve Corps Act This bill establishes a National Digital Reserve Corps in the General Services Administration (GSA) to address the digital and cybersecurity needs of executive agencies. 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. The Department of Labor must issue regulations that ensure the reemployment, continuation of benefits, and nondiscrimination in reemployment of active reservists. 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.

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

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