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Bill117th CongressFiled May 28, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3599

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 29, 2021)

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

This bill establishes a rotational cyber workforce program under which certain federal employees may be detailed among rotational cyber workforce positions at other agencies.

This bill authorizes an agency to determine whether a workforce position involving information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions in that agency is eligible for the program.

Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to issue a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program operation plan providing policies, processes, and procedures for detailing employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the operation and effectiveness of the rotational cyber workforce program by addressing the extent to which agencies have participated in the program and the experiences of employees serving in the program.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Apr 6, 2022Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.

  2. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Sep 29, 2021FloorH38310

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

  4. Sep 29, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 15 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR 07/26/2021 H3875-3876)

  5. Sep 29, 2021Floor8000

    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): 410 - 15 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR 07/26/2021 H3875-3876)

  6. Sep 29, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5525-5526)

  7. Jul 26, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Jul 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3599.

  9. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3875-3877)

  10. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Jun 29, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Jun 29, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. May 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 29, 202153

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

This bill establishes a rotational cyber workforce program under which certain federal employees may be detailed among rotational cyber workforce positions at other agencies.

This bill authorizes an agency to determine whether a workforce position involving information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions in that agency is eligible for the program.

Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to issue a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program operation plan providing policies, processes, and procedures for detailing employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the operation and effectiveness of the rotational cyber workforce program by addressing the extent to which agencies have participated in the program and the experiences of employees serving in the program.

Introduced in HouseMay 28, 2021

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021

This bill establishes a rotational cyber workforce program under which certain federal employees may be detailed among rotational cyber workforce positions at other agencies.

This bill authorizes an agency to determine whether a workforce position involving information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions in that agency is eligible for the program.

Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to issue a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program operation plan providing policies, processes, and procedures for detailing employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the operation and effectiveness of the rotational cyber workforce program by addressing the extent to which agencies have participated in the program and the experiences of employees serving in the program.

Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 — Informed