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Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act

Introduced: July 10, 2023 Introduced by: Mace, Nancy Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 3, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 2, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H4944)
Oct 2, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4947-4948)
Oct 2, 2023
At 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, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4502.
Oct 2, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4944-4946)
Oct 2, 2023
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jul 10, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 2, 2023 House · vote #515 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 394–1 See who voted →
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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.

What's happening now October 3, 2023

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4502: Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4502/
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"H.R. 4502: Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4502/.
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H.R. 4502, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4502/.
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