DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014

Summary

DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish, as positions in the excepted service, such positions in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as necessary to carry out certain responsibilities relating to cybersecurity. Provides for positions formerly designated as senior level and senior executive service positions to be included in such service. Requires the Secretary, every year for a specified period, to submit to Congress a report regarding: (1) the application process for such positions, including the manner of adhering to veterans' preferences; (2) the Secretary's plans to fulfill the critical need of DHS to recruit and retain employees in cybersecurity positions; (3) the manner in which such plans are integrated into the DHS's strategic workforce planning; (4) the number of hirings, separations, and retirements during the reporting period; and (5) the training provided to supervisors of such cybersecurity employees on the use of the new authorities. Sets forth authority for the Secretary to make appointments, fix pay rates, and provide incentives and allowances for such positions.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 14 July 2014

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 14 July 2014

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 July 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 May 2014

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 May 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

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