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H.R. 4502 (118th)

Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023

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Introduced

10 July 2023

Last action

3 October 2023 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

27 May 2025

Education

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Summary

Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act 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.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 July 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 July 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 October 2023

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 October 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 October 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 October 2023

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 October 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 October 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4944-4946)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 October 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4502.

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 October 2023

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

2 October 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 394 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 38

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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