HR 5000 United States House · 119th Congress

Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act

This bill changes how federal agencies hire cybersecurity staff by restricting educational requirements for certain positions. It prohibits agencies from setting minimum education levels unless required by state or local law where the work occurs, and limits education consideration to directly relevant competencies. The bill applies to specific federal cybersecurity roles (like GS-2210 IT positions and NICE-designated roles) and requires the Office of Personnel Management to publish annual data on education levels for these hires. These changes aim to modernize hiring practices while ensuring education requirements align with actual job needs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Aug 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
lower
Aug 19, 2025
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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