Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023
Latest action · Oct 3, 2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 10, 2023
- Passed HouseOct 2, 2023
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023
This bill modifies educational requirements for cybersecurity positions in the federal government.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal agencies from establishing minimum educational requirements for cybersecurity positions unless such requirements are mandated by law for the position in the state or locality in which the work is to be performed. Agencies may also only consider an applicant's education in conjunction with other minimum qualifications for a position if the applicant's education directly reflects the required competencies for the position.
The bill applies to positions in the competitive service that are classified under the Information Technology Management Series or any other position that is designated as a cybersecurity position under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
The Office of Personnel Management must annually publish on its website (1) any changes to minimum qualifications relating to education for these positions, and (2) data on the level of education of those occupying these positions.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 515 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed394–1 | Oct 2, 2023 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 10, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Katie Porter | Original | Jul 10, 2023 |
Actions 14
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 3, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Oct 2, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Oct 2, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4947-4948)
- Oct 2, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4944-4946)
- Oct 2, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4502.
Subjects
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Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 3, 2023Referred in Senate
- Oct 2, 2023Engrossed in House
- Jul 10, 2023Introduced in House
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