Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would mandate a formal strategy to standardize how the federal government recruits and trains cyber personnel, potentially changing hiring requirements and training pathways for thousands of federal employees without authorizing new federal spending.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal cyber personnel

These employees would be subject to new training modules, badging systems, and potential upskilling or reskilling requirements.

Federal hiring managers and HR staff

The bill requires the development of training modules specifically for these staff to address challenges in recruiting and hiring cyber workers.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The National Cyber Director is a position within the Executive Office of the President, established to coordinate federal cybersecurity policy. context
The NICE Framework is a widely used standard developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to define cybersecurity work roles. context

Summary

This bill requires the National Cyber Director to create a plan for a new federal institute dedicated to training and developing the government's cybersecurity workforce. The proposed institute would provide specialized training for new hires, mid-career professionals, and human resources staff, with a focus on skills-based learning rather than traditional degree requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill provide new funding for cyber training?

No. The bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the Act.

Do I need a college degree to participate in the proposed training?

The bill requires the plan to provide training to individuals regardless of whether they have a college degree or a degree in a cyber-related discipline.

What is the timeline for this plan?

The plan must be submitted within 180 days of the Act's enactment, and a briefing to Congress must occur within 270 days.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would mandate a formal strategy to standardize how the federal government recruits and trains cyber personnel, potentially changing hiring requirements and training pathways for thousands of federal employees without authorizing new federal spending.

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Shift toward skills-based hiring

The bill explicitly mandates that training be accessible to individuals without college degrees, signaling a move away from traditional academic credentialing for federal cyber roles.

Federal Government

Connected Entities

bill_numberCarl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006“The act defining 'work-based learning'.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Accountability“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Consulted in the development of the plan.”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)“The source of the NICE framework used for training development.”Map →

otherSpecial Publication 800-181“The NICE Framework”Map →

organizationOffice of Personnel Management“Consulted in the development of the plan.”Map →

personNational Cyber Director“The individual responsible for leading the creation and operation of the institu”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Consulted in the development of the plan.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz20
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