S 4715 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024

The Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024 establishes a Federal Institute to provide standardized training for federal employees in cybersecurity roles and human resources staff managing cybersecurity personnel. The Institute will develop modular, hands-on training based on the NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NICE), focusing on new hires, mid-career transitions, and HR functions, with a badging system to verify skills. Within 180 days of enactment, the National Cyber Director must submit a plan to Congress detailing the Institute's structure, curriculum, and how it will leverage existing resources without requiring new funding. This bill directly affects federal agencies by mandating a coordinated training program for their cybersecurity workforce.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jul 2024

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Introduced Jul 11, 2024 Last action Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-238.

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Jul 31, 2024

Upper · Passed

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Jul 11, 2024

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Jul 11, 2024

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors